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VX56 TSV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,624 mi
Last recorded61,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 61,624 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 61,622 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,586 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,162 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,444 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 57,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 51,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (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)

Pass 20 May 2015 41,507 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)

Fail 20 May 2015 41,507 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 35,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,853 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,450 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 TSV 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 VX56 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

VX56 TSV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is VX56 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 TSV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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