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BL06 VOU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,044 mi
Last recorded125,044 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 125,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 125,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 105,639 miles

full plastic covers underside

Fail 25 May 2016 105,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not latching closed (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

full plastic covers underside

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,037 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,127 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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BL06 VOU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL06 VOU, 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 BL06 VOU registered?

BL06 VOU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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