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DV06 VMG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,150 mi
Last recorded103,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.7 mm on outer primary groove (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,150 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central primary grooves perished around circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing central primary grooves perished around circumference of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,722 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 71,687 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault code 038 indicating fault on ESP Traction control light on dash display (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,887 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 66,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,015 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,102 miles

o/s/f jacking rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,771 miles

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

Offside front jacking block missing.

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

Rear washer not squirting any water on screen

Pass 27 May 2010 17,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,291 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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DV06 VMG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV06 VMG, 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 DV06 VMG registered?

DV06 VMG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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