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2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,396 mi
Last recorded56,396 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 54,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,113 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 47,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing two bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 35,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,845 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 32,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 27,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,792 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit (strong advise)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit (strong advise)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit (strong advise)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit ( strong advise)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,587 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,945 miles

D.S.C light stays on

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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V12 VKV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V12 VKV, 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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V12 VKV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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