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2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,548 mi
Last recorded130,548 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 VPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 130,548 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 130,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 130,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x Close to failure limit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear Close to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Power Steering pipes corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 125,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Handbrake lamp illuminated, unable to inspect brake fluid reservoir due to various engine covers (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/hoses/ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x Close to failure limit (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear Close to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Power Steering pipes corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Various Engine covers/Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 119,770 miles

Brake Pipes corroded various

Coil Springs Corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Various Engine Covers/ Undertrays Fitted, Restricting inspection

Various Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2019 119,770 miles

Brake Pipes corroded various

Coil Springs Corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil Leak

Various Engine Covers/ Undertrays Fitted, Restricting inspection

Various Suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,385 miles

Engine cover/Tray Fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Jan 2017 102,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around pads low (3.5.1g)

Engine Management Light on

Engine cover/Tray Fitted

Nearside Rear Indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 3 Jan 2017 102,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around pads low (3.5.1g)

Engine Management Light on

Engine cover/Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,957 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,092 miles

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

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

wipers start to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,737 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,645 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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AJ06 VPN 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ06 VPN, 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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AJ06 VPN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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