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2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,067 mi
Last recorded107,067 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 SEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,067 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 107,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,047 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,890 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 74,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

indications of very slight wear to brake discs

Fail 3 Mar 2010 30,114 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

indications of very slight wear to brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,123 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low on outside edge

n/s/r tyre tread depth 2.7 mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3.2mm

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 SEO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

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

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