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FV06 XSW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,869 mi
Last recorded136,869 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 136,869 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 130,312 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 127,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,212 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,704 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 115,946 miles

tyers low

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,705 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 100,701 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres below legal requirement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 69,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,997 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,612 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 XSW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

FV06 XSW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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