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BD06 FXM

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,641 mi
Last recorded111,641 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 FXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 111,641 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 108,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 99,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 91,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 74,643 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,817 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,525 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,920 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,989 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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BD06 FXM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BD06 FXM, 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 BD06 FXM registered?

BD06 FXM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is BD06 FXM safe to buy?

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