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WR56 BNO

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,317 mi
Last recorded123,317 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 BNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 123,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 120,031 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 114,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 114,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 108,733 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,025 miles

Nearside Front door handle stuicky

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door handle sticky

Fail 11 Jan 2022 106,025 miles

Nearside Front door handle stuicky

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front door handle sticky

Pass 30 Dec 2020 103,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2020 103,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 118,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 103,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 82,726 miles

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 7 Dec 2012 72,522 miles

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 6 Dec 2011 64,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,209 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,857 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 31,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,506 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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WR56 BNO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WR56 BNO, 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 WR56 BNO registered?

WR56 BNO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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