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VE06 EZB

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,150 mi
Last recorded111,150 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 EZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 111,150 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2025 111,140 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 102,789 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor rubbing on wheel and light on

tpms light on

Fail 1 May 2024 102,789 miles

Nearside Front pad wear sensor rubbing on wheel and light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 2 May 2023 89,522 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arms deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 89,522 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arms deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,451 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 73,859 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,700 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 69,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,748 miles

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back ()

Pass 8 May 2015 65,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 65,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 63,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 63,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,320 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear ,not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on edges & splitting on tread area

Pass 1 May 2012 61,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,616 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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VE06 EZB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VE06 EZB, 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 VE06 EZB registered?

VE06 EZB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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The MOT history for VE06 EZB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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