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VX06 BZW

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,484 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 54,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 49,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,061 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,081 miles

all tyres down to 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,519 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 35,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,669 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,894 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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VX06 BZW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 VX06 BZW, 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 VX06 BZW registered?

VX06 BZW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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