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VX06 XRT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 XRT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 134,600 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 134,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 127,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise attention at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

co emissions only just passed test advise attention

fuel filler cap rubber showing signs of perishing

o/s front inner wheel arch liner missing

Fail 9 May 2022 127,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise attention at earliest convienience (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

co emissions only just passed test advise attention

fuel filler cap rubber showing signs of perishing

o/s front inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 5 May 2021 121,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 113,584 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 nsf / osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2020 113,583 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 nsf / osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,294 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,003 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 106,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 106,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,442 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,501 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,501 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,275 miles

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Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,768 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,388 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 XRT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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