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SP06 VUG

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 VUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,085 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 80,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel outer rim slightly distorted

aftermarket sun strip fitted

both front wiper blades deteriorated leaving lines on screen

rear exhaust bracket (side of diff) snapped

rear exhaust heatshield over rear silencer insecure

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,505 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2022 59,756 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 45,459 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked around entire circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked around entire circumference underload (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,946 miles

under trims fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,390 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,402 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,639 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,639 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SP06 VUG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP06 VUG, 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 SP06 VUG registered?

SP06 VUG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is SP06 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 VUG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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