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RE06 KVJ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,811 mi
Last recorded136,811 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 KVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 136,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 130,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 114,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 107,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,627 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 55,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pipes corroded at connections.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,899 miles

service indicator light illuminated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,898 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

service indicator light illuminated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,428 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 49,369 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,545 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,540 miles

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

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

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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RE06 KVJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE06 KVJ, 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 RE06 KVJ registered?

RE06 KVJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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