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AK06 EJV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,128 mi
Last recorded114,128 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 107,501 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 99,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,514 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front suspension bushes perishing

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing and splitting

Metal brake pipes corroding

N/s/r outer cv boot greasy

O/s + n/s front lower front suspension arm front bushes weak

Rear number plate discoloring

Smoke from tail pipe

Undertrays missing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 87,514 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front suspension bushes perishing

Fuel cap rubber seal perishing and splitting

Metal brake pipes corroding

N/s/r outer cv boot greasy

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

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

O/s + n/s front lower front suspension arm front bushes weak

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

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

Rear number plate discoloring

Smoke from tail pipe

Undertrays missing

Pass 20 Feb 2019 81,827 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,447 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 69,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 63,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel sils have plastic cove on

Fail 24 Sep 2013 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel sils have plastic cove on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 49,361 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,650 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,191 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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AK06 EJV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AK06 EJV, 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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AK06 EJV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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