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FE06 CVB

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,413 mi
Last recorded118,413 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2021 118,413 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear OSR brake pad wear indicator wiring incorrectly routed and fouling driveshaft

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

TPMS Warning on

Fail 25 Jul 2021 118,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear OSR brake pad wear indicator wiring incorrectly routed and fouling driveshaft

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

TPMS Warning on

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,280 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

windscreen washers weak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,233 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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FE06 CVB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE06 CVB, 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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FE06 CVB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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