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VE06 GKN

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,798 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 68,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,279 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,242 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,283 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,777 miles

Both front wheel rims are damaged - Advise replacement

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 GKN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GKN, 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 VE06 GKN registered?

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

Is VE06 GKN safe to buy?

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