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WJ56 WVZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 95,974 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

engine coolant leak

white fume from exhaust

Pass 29 May 2023 90,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,410 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 58,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,282 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,719 miles

Nearside Front brake hose starting to perish

Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be improved

Fail 5 May 2016 48,719 miles

Nearside Front brake hose starting to perish

Nearside Rear parking brake performance could be improved

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 44,618 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut o/s/r tyre. no cords showing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

additional mirror fitted to original interior mirror

Pass 11 May 2012 29,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 15,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,039 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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WJ56 WVZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WVZ, 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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WJ56 WVZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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