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VO06 CJU

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,716 mi
Last recorded144,716 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 CJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 144,716 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 144,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,960 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 134,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 121,383 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 106,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides hoses outer sleeve slightly perished not exposing inner cords (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen chipped, not in drivers line of vision (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,264 miles

rear tyres becomeing low on tread 2/3mm

Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres becomeing low on tread 2/3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,076 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,488 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,921 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,124 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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VO06 CJU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO06 CJU, 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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VO06 CJU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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