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VU56 NDD

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,138 mi
Last recorded119,138 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 NDD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 119,138 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 114,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 107,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 107,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 102,351 miles

Advise hand brake adjust

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 98,174 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,733 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 88,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 84,193 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 84,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 82,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Wall Damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,170 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,319 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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VU56 NDD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU56 NDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 NDD registered?

VU56 NDD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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