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FV06 ZVU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,146 mi
Last recorded101,146 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ZVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 101,146 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 101,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 83,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,600 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 57,732 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 57,732 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,883 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished in tread

steering angle lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING IN TREAD

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 Tyres are severely perished

front (both) Tyre(s) are worn on the outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 40,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

all 4 Tyres are severely perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front (both) Tyre(s) are worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,864 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 ZVU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 ZVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 ZVU registered?

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

Is FV06 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 ZVU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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