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BX06 FYE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 140,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,793 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Oct 2024 131,710 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,403 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both side rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,243 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,227 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,621 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner brake pad anti squeal plate not fitted correctly its only 1/2 in position

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear inner brake pad anti squeal plate not fitted correctly its only 1/2 in position

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,978 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,453 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BX06 FYE 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 BX06 FYE, 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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BX06 FYE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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