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CX06 XNL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 XNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,354 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,572 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 77,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,402 miles

Front number plate broken,but still readable and secure.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 73,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate broken,but still readable and secure.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,974 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,427 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,915 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CX06 XNL 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 85.7%.

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 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 CX06 XNL, 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 CX06 XNL registered?

CX06 XNL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is CX06 XNL safe to buy?

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