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BV06 ZWC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,827 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn, (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 91,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 88,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 88,345 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,235 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,231 miles

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 12 May 2010 47,124 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2009 33,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,098 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 ZWC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

BV06 ZWC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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