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B2 ATU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 ATU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 105,204 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front hoses are slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 105,204 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front hoses are slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,397 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides edges/205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 103,397 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides edges/205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 97,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 92,532 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,515 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 77,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,231 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

fuel filler flap damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,449 miles

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

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

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

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

item removed from drivers view

Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Fail 31 May 2012 23,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 31 May 2011 15,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 8,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,395 miles

poss faults in dynamic control unit lights on dash

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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B2 ATU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B2 ATU, 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 B2 ATU registered?

B2 ATU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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