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CA06 SWJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 124,295 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH fronts (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,122 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,304 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,016 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,866 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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CA06 SWJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA06 SWJ registered?

CA06 SWJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is CA06 SWJ safe to buy?

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