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FD06 FVL

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 FVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 70,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,691 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 63,691 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,335 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,490 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brak warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brak warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 45,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,676 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 27,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,496 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 22,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 22,785 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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FD06 FVL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD06 FVL, 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 FD06 FVL registered?

FD06 FVL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is FD06 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD06 FVL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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