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KV06 VXP

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,528 mi
Last recorded192,528 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 VXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 192,528 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 192,528 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 181,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2022 181,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 173,621 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2021 173,631 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 159,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 154,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 150,132 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 150,132 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,589 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

edge wear and cuts in both front tyres

front bumper damage

Fail 31 Mar 2017 144,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

edge wear and cuts in both front tyres

front bumper damage

Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 126,110 miles

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 27 Mar 2013 117,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 109,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 109,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,171 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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KV06 VXP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV06 VXP, 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 KV06 VXP registered?

KV06 VXP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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