2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · AU56 WRL
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 159,572 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AU56 WRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 159,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU56 WRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (AU56 WRL) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AU56 WRL Mileage History
- 05/04/2023132,211 mi
- 01/04/2024147,731 mi+15,520 mi
- 01/04/2024147,731 mi
- 15/05/2025159,543 mi+11,812 mi
- 20/05/2025159,572 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 12,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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