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WF56 AZD

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,933 mi
Last recorded134,933 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 AZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 134,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 134,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 125,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,789 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,756 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexible hose (cable tied to air con pipe) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,067 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexible hose (cable tied to air con pipe) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 100,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 94,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight engine oil leak

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to factory under trays

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,504 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,188 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,588 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,998 miles

rear tyres worn down to 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,645 miles

advise, front brake pads low at 4mm. rear brake pads low at 3mm.

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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WF56 AZD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WF56 AZD, 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 WF56 AZD registered?

WF56 AZD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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