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WV06 MMU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 MMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,621 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 112,621 miles

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

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 110,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise attention near future (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise attention near future (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise attention near future (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise attention near future (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise attention near future (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake warning lire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill and various under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,958 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,127 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,381 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 81,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 76,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,414 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 60,113 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,963 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 52,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,489 miles

nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outter tread

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,082 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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WV06 MMU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV06 MMU, 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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WV06 MMU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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