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DA06 VCO

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,220 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Bumper displaced due to accident damage,but is secure.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper displaced due to accident damage,but is secure.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 132,136 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 132,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,621 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

E.M.L Light on,on dash

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 119,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

E.M.L Light on,on dash

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres tread low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre 20mm cut ot cords

Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,204 miles

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,762 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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DA06 VCO is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA06 VCO, 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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DA06 VCO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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