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VK06 BGV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 105,271 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,848 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,803 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,063 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 81,292 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,579 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,945 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,700 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,676 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,357 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 29 May 2011 57,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,810 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,895 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,264 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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VK06 BGV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK06 BGV, 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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VK06 BGV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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