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VX55 VXY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

184,489 mi
Last recorded184,489 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 184,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 170,570 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 157,149 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 143,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,719 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,404 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,361 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 92,361 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,594 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,335 miles

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 22 Mar 2013 60,010 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,289 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,202 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 26,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,072 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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VX55 VXY 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 90.5%.

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 VX55 VXY, 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.

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What year was VX55 VXY registered?

VX55 VXY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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