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SO06 BVZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 BVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 134,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 132,561 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 132,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,502 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 115,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 111,870 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring indicator illuminated

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,845 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked (8.2.3)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring indicator illuminated

Pass 27 Dec 2016 103,984 miles

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

N/S front tyre wearing low on a outer edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

bonnet release cable broken

Fail 9 Dec 2015 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 83,138 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,493 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,204 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn a round the edges and cut slightly damaged

the hand brake light remain on when the hand brake is release back down

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,655 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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SO06 BVZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO06 BVZ, 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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SO06 BVZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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