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FA06 CKV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,071 mi
Last recorded98,071 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 CKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,071 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,592 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,394 miles

tracktion control light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracktion control light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 38,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,692 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 28,692 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FA06 CKV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA06 CKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA06 CKV registered?

FA06 CKV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FA06 CKV safe to buy?

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