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ST06 BWV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,541 mi
Last recorded71,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 BWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,541 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,969 miles

All rear suspension componenets corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,525 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,826 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,751 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,727 miles

unable to properly inspect underside due to plastic skirts

Pass 27 Dec 2016 40,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,750 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 39,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,580 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 31,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 27,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,294 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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ST06 BWV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ST06 BWV, 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 ST06 BWV registered?

ST06 BWV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is ST06 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 BWV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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