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VE06 FDG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,023 mi
Last recorded144,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 FDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2023 144,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,970 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 126,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,742 miles

Front Both bump stops are deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,302 miles

Both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,280 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 71,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,406 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,473 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads 5mm

o/s/f tyre showing perishing across tread pattern

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,040 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f tyre 4/7/4mm

n/s/r tyre 2/1.6/3mm

o/s/f tyre 3/5/3mm

o/s/r tyre 2/2/2mm

scuff n/s/f roadwheel

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,158 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 FDG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE06 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

VE06 FDG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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