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FV06 EOL

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 EOL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 144,320 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 137,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,305 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 127,438 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 15 May 2019 110,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also heavily worn on the outer edge close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and shows signs of been binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 May 2018 98,270 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle at rear has surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2017 91,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,398 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,393 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 62,442 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,442 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,249 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 EOL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EOL, 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 EOL registered?

FV06 EOL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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