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SV06 KTU

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,841 mi
Last recorded103,841 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 KTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 103,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,262 miles

brake pipe at n/s/r flexi hose has corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake pipe at n/s/r flexi hose has corrosion

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,160 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 95,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,657 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,738 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,729 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,547 miles

1 exhaust hanger broken off.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet stiff to open.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,671 miles

1 exhaust hanger broken

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,329 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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SV06 KTU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV06 KTU, 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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SV06 KTU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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