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FV06 WBZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,341 mi
Last recorded105,341 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,341 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 105,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,382 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 98,382 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,232 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2018 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,233 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 84,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,849 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 75,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,629 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,122 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,101 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 WBZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

FV06 WBZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is FV06 WBZ safe to buy?

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