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WV06 NLU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 55,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,917 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 46,917 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,674 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,745 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,335 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 35,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,815 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 19,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 14,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,658 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 NLU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NLU, 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 WV06 NLU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV06 NLU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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