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WV06 NLZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 NLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,689 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,062 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trays + covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2022 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trays + covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 91,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 90,097 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 86,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 83,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 80,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2015 79,100 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,546 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 68,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,440 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3.0mm

Fail 30 Dec 2011 55,440 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3.0mm

slight noise from exhaust noticed. internal baffles possiblly bfeaking up

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,751 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)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Dec 2008 21,318 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 NLZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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