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DA06 VCZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 111,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 111,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 103,059 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 103,059 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,683 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,698 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

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 VCZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA06 VCZ, 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 DA06 VCZ registered?

DA06 VCZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is DA06 VCZ safe to buy?

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