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SV06 VZO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi to rigid pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear subframe front mounts attachment brackets corroded both sides

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,399 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported flexi to rigid pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear subframe front mounts attachment brackets corroded both sides

Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,686 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,567 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 55,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 46,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,292 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 VZO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV06 VZO, 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 SV06 VZO registered?

SV06 VZO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SV06 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV06 VZO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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