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ST06 VKM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,747 mi
Last recorded63,747 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 VKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,747 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished but maintaining an acceptable seal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper clear but smear

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

Offside Front wiper clear but smear

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed prior of testing

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,909 miles

chassis earth strap corroded away

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension areas corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 45,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension areas corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,378 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 35,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 35,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,741 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,458 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 VKM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKM, 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 ST06 VKM registered?

ST06 VKM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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