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AY56 XWJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,481 mi
Last recorded136,481 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 136,481 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2024 136,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2023 128,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 128,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 122,325 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Slightly Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

osf tyre wearing low on shoulders

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 61,231 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 run flat blistering (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2055516v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,254 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,843 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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AY56 XWJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 AY56 XWJ, 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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What year was AY56 XWJ registered?

AY56 XWJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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