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VE06 XHH

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,529 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 136,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 136,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poss due to sitting around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 136,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poss due to sitting around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,881 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 129,236 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 120,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,072 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 103,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front and rear brake pad low warning wires not connected!

engine and gearbox under tray missing!

Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,135 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 83,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,082 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,281 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,932 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,848 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 29,283 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 XHH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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