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VN06 XEA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 114,410 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 114,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,687 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 85,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,584 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 81,584 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,649 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 75,503 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn has cuts on tread

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn has cuts on tread

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,408 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 20 Jul 2016 60,434 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2015 54,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 47,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,173 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,194 miles

brake pad warning light on

traction control warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,949 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

belly pans fitted unable to inspect bottom of the engine, front subframe and chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,123 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 XEA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

VN06 XEA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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