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SV06 VZW

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 VZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 116,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 112,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,126 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,758 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 96,758 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,008 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,689 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 90,689 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracking to tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,607 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

off side rear inner wheel rim slightly damaged

tpms light staying on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,160 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,335 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,335 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,646 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 27,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,138 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 17,138 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 VZW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZW, 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 SV06 VZW registered?

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

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