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AF06 VRV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under the plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 135,333 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Rear bumper insecure and sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Drivers seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexible brake pipes perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 133,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 133,391 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,393 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,352 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,359 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,359 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,612 miles

tpms faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 59,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,711 miles

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VRV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF06 VRV, 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 AF06 VRV registered?

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

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