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AO06 VTG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,286 mi
Last recorded120,286 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 VTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,811 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO06 VTG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO06 VTG, 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 AO06 VTG registered?

AO06 VTG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is AO06 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 VTG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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