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VE06 SZR

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,667 mi
Last recorded88,667 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 SZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 88,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,161 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 87,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,582 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,667 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 66,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,671 miles

n/s front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,891 miles

SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Fail 16 Jul 2014 62,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,639 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,047 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 SZR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZR, 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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VE06 SZR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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