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FY06 FCA

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,715 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,708 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 85,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 77,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust hanger rusted off just in front of rear box

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,833 miles

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

washers getting weak

Pass 16 May 2016 49,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 49,678 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 43,997 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 39,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 36,355 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 16 May 2012 32,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2011 29,216 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY06 FCA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY06 FCA, 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 FY06 FCA registered?

FY06 FCA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FY06 FCA safe to buy?

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