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VX56 RZK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,642 mi
Last recorded103,642 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 RZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 103,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 91,893 miles

O/S & N/S/F FLEXI HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKING

Fail 26 Mar 2016 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S & N/S/F FLEXI HOSES LIGHTLY CRACKING

Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,389 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 77,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,409 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2012 64,202 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,216 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 56,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,839 miles

Brake warning light Illuminated

Fail 8 Dec 2009 40,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,665 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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VX56 RZK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX56 RZK, 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 VX56 RZK registered?

VX56 RZK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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