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VE06 XGY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,654 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 121,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 108,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 108,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,852 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,227 miles

Ext Fuel flap faulty but operates as intended

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Ext Fuel flap faulty but operates as intended

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn several on both edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,389 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 47,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 41,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,423 miles

Both front brake hoses beginning to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,185 miles

Screw in tread of N/S rear tyre - Puntured

Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,420 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 11 Oct 2011 21,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,483 miles

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

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 XGY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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