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AX55 BAA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,567 mi
Last recorded120,567 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 120,567 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,465 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting bracket defective

all brake flexi hoses cracking and in poor condition

rear exhaust heat shield detached from its mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 87,097 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S/R Brake Pad Sensor Rubbing On Wheel.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,569 miles

All Brake Hoses Perished/Deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 83,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Brake Hoses Perished/Deteriorated.

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

Rear Brake Pipes Have Slight Corrosion.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,859 miles

brake pipes rusty

front and rear brake flexi hoses cracking

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 81,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes rusty

front and rear brake flexi hoses cracking

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 56,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,496 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 23,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,510 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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AX55 BAA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX55 BAA, 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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AX55 BAA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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