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SO06 NGV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,284 mi
Last recorded20,284 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 NGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 16,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 14,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 14,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 14,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 12,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 11,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 10,758 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 May 2015 10,011 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 10,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges 195/55/16

Pass 22 May 2013 8,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,930 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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SO06 NGV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SO06 NGV, 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 SO06 NGV registered?

SO06 NGV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is SO06 NGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 NGV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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