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AF06 VPX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,575 mi
Last recorded111,575 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 111,575 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Rear BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 111,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

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

Rear BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 101,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,465 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 82,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 31,560 miles

Offside rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,676 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,813 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,597 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,593 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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AF06 VPX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF06 VPX, 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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AF06 VPX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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