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VX56 UXF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,434 mi
Last recorded86,434 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front/rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2018 80,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,079 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 77,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,847 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 61,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,820 miles

damage n/s outer sill

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,421 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,266 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 30,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,401 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 UXF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX56 UXF, 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 VX56 UXF registered?

VX56 UXF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for VX56 UXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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