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FA06 EVK

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,930 mi
Last recorded71,930 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 71,930 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 70,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,522 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,206 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,964 miles

Both rear tyres worn close/to legal limit

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken at under-axle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler cap seal perrishing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,848 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts, nearside and offside have slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perrish

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres low on treads, nearside to legal limit!

Some rear brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,717 miles

Both front tyres outer edge starting to wear

Child seat/s fitted prevents full adult seat and/or belt examination

plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,011 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,916 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,982 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,564 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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FA06 EVK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FA06 EVK, 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 FA06 EVK registered?

FA06 EVK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is FA06 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA06 EVK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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