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VX06 PKC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 PKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,359 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake flexi hoses cracking and perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four Wearing On Inner Edges.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,322 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Slightly Cracking, Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Diff Has A Slight Leak

Fail 11 Apr 2023 113,320 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large Cut To Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Slightly Cracking, Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff Has A Slight Leak

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,806 miles

Bonnet Cable Damaged...

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted All Around Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Diff Seals Have A Slight Leak

Fail 6 Oct 2022 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn Smooth On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Worn Smooth On Inner Edge , Close To Legal Limit.. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Bonnet Cable Damaged...

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted All Around Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Diff Seals Have A Slight Leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,290 miles

Engine under tray lose

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,194 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,158 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 23 Aug 2011 23,742 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,421 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 PKC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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