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VK06 USY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,800 mi
Last recorded146,800 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 146,800 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 146,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,052 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 130,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 122,345 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 122,345 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 111,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 99,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2013 88,384 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 88,384 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 81,949 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 74,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2010 66,927 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 58,344 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn low.

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 USY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

VK06 USY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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