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CA06 UVR

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,578 mi
Last recorded126,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 UVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,362 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,447 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 120,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 117,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,343 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stay strap (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stay strap (6.2.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,106 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,563 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,138 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,076 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,129 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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CA06 UVR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 CA06 UVR, 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 CA06 UVR registered?

CA06 UVR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is CA06 UVR safe to buy?

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