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AF06 AWV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,064 mi
Last recorded136,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 AWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 138,609 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jan 2025 138,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 121,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault O/S REAR SENSOR & WARNING WIRES (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,516 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF06 AWV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 AF06 AWV, 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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AF06 AWV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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