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VF55 KUG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,711 mi
Last recorded116,711 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 KUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush & OFFSIDE SLIGHT MOVEMENT UP & DOWN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 102,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 96,745 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,104 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,712 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,857 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s/f tyre outer side wall split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s/f tyre outer side wall split

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,044 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VF55 KUG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF55 KUG, 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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VF55 KUG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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