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WJ56 VHL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,310 mi
Last recorded65,310 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,310 miles

light chips on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 59,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn especially inner edges

rear discs corroded on inner edges

service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,240 miles

rear discs slightly worn and corroded rear pads getting low especially nearside

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,139 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,207 miles

both front tyres perished in tread grooves

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge but raised tread

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,148 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 56,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 23 Sep 2009 45,863 miles

n/s/front wheel slightly damaged

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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WJ56 VHL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ56 VHL, 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 WJ56 VHL registered?

WJ56 VHL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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