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AF06 CYL

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 125,487 miles

rear tires cracking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 125,477 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))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose at rear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,158 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,498 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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AF06 CYL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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