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VO06 PCU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,323 mi
Last recorded76,323 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 PCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 73,692 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,940 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,940 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,287 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 65,815 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,341 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 PCU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VO06 PCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO06 PCU registered?

VO06 PCU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is VO06 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 PCU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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