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AK06 NTE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,610 mi
Last recorded115,610 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 115,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension components corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view testable components

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,871 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,691 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,700 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,177 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,804 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,548 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,351 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 45,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,109 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,307 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,680 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 NTE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AK06 NTE, 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 NTE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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