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WF56 VUX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,567 mi
Last recorded106,567 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,567 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front washer jets weak and leaking under bonnet

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 106,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front washer jets weak and leaking under bonnet

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,528 miles

Front washer jets working but weak

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 102,528 miles

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

Front washer jets working but weak

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,505 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,684 miles

Exhaust mounting defective nuts missing on downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

hand brake only just met limits

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,269 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front shock asb leak fuild on to front brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,037 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,378 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 43,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2013 34,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,140 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,931 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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WF56 VUX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WF56 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

WF56 VUX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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