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VK06 SCZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2022 117,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2021 114,297 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,013 miles

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

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

slight damaged to nearside front wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,546 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 21 Mar 2016 86,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,125 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 26 Mar 2013 61,544 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,513 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 17 Mar 2010 39,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,172 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 SCZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK06 SCZ, 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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What year was VK06 SCZ registered?

VK06 SCZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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