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AA04 AAA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,802 mi
Last recorded116,802 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 AAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 116,802 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,802 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2024 114,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,581 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre in poor cond worn & scuffed on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,644 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 98,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake hoses slightly cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut/ lower arm stained/wet suspect leakage (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,618 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 73,583 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,411 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & tread showing slight distorsion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,203 miles

Rear tyres worn.

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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AA04 AAA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 AA04 AAA, 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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AA04 AAA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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