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FV06 UVN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 UVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both felxi hoses from vehicle body to sub frame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arms (forward arms) inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 84,605 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly perished in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, hoses from body to rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,216 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of pair, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 78,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper, both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of pair, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 71,501 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 62,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,862 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,850 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 33,850 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,756 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 UVN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

FV06 UVN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 UVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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