CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO06 XMM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,452 mi
Last recorded127,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test not allowing full view of some testable items

Fail 20 Jul 2022 127,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test not allowing full view of some testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,671 miles

Coolant light on dash/Hot light

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (perrished) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel flap lid loose

Fail 17 Jul 2018 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant light on dash/Hot light

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (perrished) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel flap lid loose

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,210 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish/split (3.6.B.4d)

Tailgate doesnt open from outer handle

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,640 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in inside wall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,098 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO06 XMM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XMM, 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

How do I check the history of VO06 XMM?

You can check the full history of VO06 XMM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO06 XMM registered?

VO06 XMM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is VO06 XMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 XMM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO06 XMM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO06 XMM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.