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FV06 DWE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,259 mi
Last recorded59,259 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 DWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 58,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 58,851 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 54,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 54,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 51,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reconnected pipe working now (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 47,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,864 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,862 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both front brake hoses perished

front and rear inner pads slightly low

tyre light on

Fail 21 Aug 2018 36,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

both front brake hoses perished

front and rear inner pads slightly low

tyre light on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,796 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,954 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,739 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 23,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 18,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2011 16,675 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2010 15,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 14,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,622 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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FV06 DWE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV06 DWE, 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 FV06 DWE registered?

FV06 DWE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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