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BT06 OBE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,658 mi
Last recorded156,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 OBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 138,731 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 138,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 130,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 130,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 123,206 miles

slight oil leak from the rear dif unit

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2020 120,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,578 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,699 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,750 miles

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

offside front fog light has intermitant operation

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,750 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front fog light has intermitant operation

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,775 miles

Offside front tyre has a deep cut in the tread-no cords are exposed

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,685 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 49,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2008 20,852 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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BT06 OBE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT06 OBE, 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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BT06 OBE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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