BMW 116 BN56VZE has 27 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 116 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,845 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 13:58.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 11th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BN56VZE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH MARCH 2027134,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH MARCH 2026134,839 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 2026129,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Heatsheild Insecure
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2025129,630 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated To Caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Box Heatsheild Insecure
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202426TH FEBRUARY 2025123,321 MI
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2024123,321 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202321ST FEBRUARY 2024114,116 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202216TH FEBRUARY 2023108,101 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2022108,101 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 20219TH FEBRUARY 2022103,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20209TH FEBRUARY 2021101,875 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20194TH FEBRUARY 202099,554 MI
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 201999,554 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201831ST JANUARY 201992,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm At Lowest Point (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201730TH JANUARY 201883,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201630TH JANUARY 201776,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Wearing On Edges
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201676,302 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Wearing On Edges
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201530TH JANUARY 201669,106 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 201569,106 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201430TH JANUARY 201560,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED29TH JANUARY 201460,413 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201330TH JANUARY 201452,155 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201214TH MARCH 201346,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED12TH MARCH 201246,132 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 201111TH SEPTEMBER 201241,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside And Offside Front Tyres Worn On Inner And Outer Edges Advise
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201011TH SEPTEMBER 201135,285 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 200911TH SEPTEMBER 201027,960 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN56VZE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

BN56VZE MOT Comments

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BN56VZE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,845 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,742 miles

BN56VZE FAQs

This Bmw 116 with registration BN56VZE was manufactured on Monday 11th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 134,845 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,742 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 116 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN56VZE has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 116 has had 46 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 116 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BN56VZE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 BN56VZE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN56VZE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 BN56VZE does have Tax. Read more

When does BN56VZE Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN56VZE will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN56VZE MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN56VZE will expire in 10 months on Thursday 11th March 2027. Read more

When did BN56VZE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN56VZE was on Thursday 12th March 2026 at 13:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN56VZE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BN56VZE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN56VZE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BN56VZE we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN56VZE?

BN56VZE is registered as a 2006 Bmw 116. Read more

How many miles has BN56VZE done?

The odometer reading for BN56VZE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 134,845 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,742 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN56VZE?

The vehicle BN56VZE was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 11th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BN56VZE?

The official colour of BN56VZE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BN56VZE have?

BN56VZE has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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