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AX06 EKU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,174 mi
Last recorded122,174 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 122,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 118,635 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 118,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,564 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,827 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 2 Jul 2015 88,003 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,001 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,825 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EKU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX06 EKU registered?

AX06 EKU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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