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FL06 OVA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 101,354 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 98,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,266 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 90,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2018 86,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 82,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,822 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,530 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,169 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 66,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,490 miles

front and rear brake pad warning wires not working

Fail 3 May 2012 60,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front and rear brake pad warning wires not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,980 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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FL06 OVA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FL06 OVA, 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 FL06 OVA registered?

FL06 OVA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FL06 OVA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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