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2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,069 mi
Last recorded108,069 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 108,069 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 108,069 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 104,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 104,282 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,090 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,664 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted rear (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 95,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted rear (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,429 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,805 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,193 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,493 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,349 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

All tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 35,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,462 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 XXH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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