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CK06 NLX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 NLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,639 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 88,779 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,720 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 83,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,309 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 81,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 78,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,690 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,688 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,820 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,820 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 69,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,594 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet difficult to open!

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,083 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,299 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 36,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CK06 NLX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK06 NLX, 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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CK06 NLX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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