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VN06 FTC

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 FTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 121,943 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,691 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,016 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 106,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,757 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,454 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,691 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,450 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,450 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,192 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,929 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 23,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN06 FTC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 VN06 FTC, 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 VN06 FTC registered?

VN06 FTC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is VN06 FTC safe to buy?

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