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AJ06 XJP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XJP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 108,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,155 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 96,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 82,139 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear inner brake pads 75% worn

Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,514 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,556 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 23,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 10,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XJP 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 AJ06 XJP, 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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What year was AJ06 XJP registered?

AJ06 XJP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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