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CA06 BHZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,929 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 102,003 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 102,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,455 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 99,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 86,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,205 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2018 71,205 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 60,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,594 miles

Top engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2016 55,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Top engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 26,184 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on out edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,560 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicator

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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CA06 BHZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA06 BHZ, 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 CA06 BHZ registered?

CA06 BHZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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