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VX06 OAD

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,490 mi
Last recorded112,490 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 OAD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,490 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2020 112,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,248 miles

E.M.L

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

E.M.L

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,474 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,722 miles

child seats fitted prevent inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2015 76,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,632 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 31,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,411 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 OAD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VX06 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

VX06 OAD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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