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FG06 KVL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 KVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 43,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,033 miles

both front brake flexi pipes perished

front discs worn and getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,554 miles

front brake disc lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,248 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 29,776 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 29,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,664 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,412 miles

rear pads getting close to sensor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,217 miles

O/S/F Tyre is wearing uneavenly

Fail 23 Mar 2009 15,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,502 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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FG06 KVL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG06 KVL, 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 FG06 KVL registered?

FG06 KVL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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The MOT history for FG06 KVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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