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CP06 ELY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,831 mi
Last recorded43,831 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 ELY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 43,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 43,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight ware on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2025 43,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight ware on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2024 42,610 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,886 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 34,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,273 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,933 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 14,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,812 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 14,148 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,148 miles

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

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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CP06 ELY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP06 ELY, 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 CP06 ELY registered?

CP06 ELY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is CP06 ELY safe to buy?

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