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VN06 XXF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2018 78,886 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2018 78,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 68,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 56,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,866 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,673 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 37,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 34,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 30,533 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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VN06 XXF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN06 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

VN06 XXF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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