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VU56 NEF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 86,393 miles

reference vt30 document

Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb error-and reset both aims before retest (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

abs rings rusting and control arms,osr shaft greasy.shockers rusting,front control arms play,osf balljoint cover splitting,front brake hoses poor deteriorating,osf brake pipe scabbing,exhaust modded

oil spill-oil leak-engine oil over filled-investigate service interval,rear indicator bulb fade,rear wiper stiff,os reg light inop,front brake discs rusting-judder,sills-underbody-subframe-pipes-exhaust-driveshafts-running gear rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2024 82,906 miles

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

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,994 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,038 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight switch loose

osf and nsf flexible brake hose cracking

steering lower joint covered by plastic trim

Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,956 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 29 May 2012 31,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,563 miles

front and rear brake discs are lipped

Fail 26 Aug 2009 21,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and has a nail in it

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 NEF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

VU56 NEF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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