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VO06 XLY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,184 mi
Last recorded91,184 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 91,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,385 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,385 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,874 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,031 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,295 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,618 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 XLY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLY, 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 VO06 XLY registered?

VO06 XLY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is VO06 XLY safe to buy?

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