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BJ06 VDG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 93,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 93,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,566 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,723 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 71,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,686 miles

nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,484 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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BJ06 VDG 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 76.5%.

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 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 BJ06 VDG, 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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BJ06 VDG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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