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WR56 VWE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,236 miles

Inner bead rim distorted on N/S front wheel rim

Inner bead rim severely distorted on N/S rear wheel - Advise replacement

Fail 2 Nov 2009 80,308 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Inner rims distorted on all 4 wheels - Advise replacement

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,308 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Inner rims distorted on all 4 wheels - Advise replacement

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 VWE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

WR56 VWE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is WR56 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 VWE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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