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BV06 XTC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 XTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,014 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,297 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,549 miles

Front wipers slightly streaky

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,631 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,021 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,427 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,427 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,795 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,604 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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BV06 XTC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BV06 XTC, 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 BV06 XTC registered?

BV06 XTC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is BV06 XTC safe to buy?

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