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SP06 VUN

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,358 mi
Last recorded129,358 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 VUN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 129,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 120,620 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,486 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 109,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms red warning light on

Pass 14 Aug 2019 100,662 miles

rubbing noise from NSR brake area (poss handbrake shoes)

Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,660 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

plastic sill covers are fitted at time of test obscuring inspection

rubbing noise from NSR brake area (poss handbrake shoes)

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

petrol flap insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 63,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 49,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken - system still secure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,317 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,077 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,837 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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SP06 VUN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUN, 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 SP06 VUN registered?

SP06 VUN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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