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VX06 NWM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,590 mi
Last recorded110,590 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,590 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 110,590 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dip wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp aim incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,121 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,002 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 81,001 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both, LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,926 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2021 73,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 71,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,132 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,337 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 NWM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NWM, 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 VX06 NWM registered?

VX06 NWM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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