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AJ56 UEW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,199 mi
Last recorded126,199 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,199 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 126,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,970 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 121,295 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 116,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 116,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 114,415 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,588 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,897 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 99,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,344 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,938 miles

O/S Rear handbrake imbalance but within limits

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,981 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 39,472 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,472 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,501 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 29,501 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ56 UEW 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 80%.

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 AJ56 UEW, 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 AJ56 UEW registered?

AJ56 UEW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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