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CV06 VTL

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 VTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,918 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front oil weep

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

Offside Rear hand brake need att

Fail 11 Oct 2024 126,918 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front oil weep

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake need att

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,874 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 117,874 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder and tread worn ()

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody components corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on shoulder and tread worn ()

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

underbody components corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,725 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,398 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,912 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,728 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,594 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,546 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,310 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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CV06 VTL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV06 VTL, 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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CV06 VTL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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