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WR56 UNM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,655 mi
Last recorded179,655 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 UNM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 179,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 179,655 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 172,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,709 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,847 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,100 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,634 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,627 miles

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

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

o/s/f outer door handle sticks wheel rims kerbed surface corrosion exhaust engine sump rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2011 72,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,102 miles

Front brake discs worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Unable too check brake fluid level

Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Unable too check brake fluid level

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,533 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,533 miles

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

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

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 UNM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR56 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

WR56 UNM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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