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BV06 ZVG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,239 mi
Last recorded155,239 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 155,239 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 155,211 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 10 Sep 2020 143,149 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 131,629 miles

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

undertrays restricting view

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 124,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate light out (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit

slight play in n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Aug 2017 114,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,353 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,353 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 28 Aug 2015 90,753 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2014 78,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,831 miles

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warnig light on

dtc light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 65,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warnig light on

dtc light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 31 Aug 2010 50,437 miles

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

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

rear washer n/w

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,132 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 39,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BV06 ZVG, 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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BV06 ZVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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