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CE06 VKS

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 VKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,335 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 118,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 116,411 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,308 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 105,641 miles

Slight movement in nearside rear lower suspension bush

Fail 4 Mar 2016 105,641 miles

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

Slight movement in nearside rear lower suspension bush

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,772 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CE06 VKS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CE06 VKS, 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 CE06 VKS registered?

CE06 VKS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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