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AX06 EHZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 102,459 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and nearside rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and nearside rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe front mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 95,913 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,565 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 87,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexible hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,826 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,617 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished and cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,338 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,257 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 56,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 53,566 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 50,260 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 48,015 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2015 48,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2014 45,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 40,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,678 miles

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

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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AX06 EHZ 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 AX06 EHZ, 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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AX06 EHZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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