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E6 TLF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 TLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,729 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,986 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 85,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,781 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,171 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,545 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken,out of pad

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,053 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 66,051 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres splitting in between tread

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,409 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 56,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,458 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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E6 TLF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E6 TLF, 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 E6 TLF registered?

E6 TLF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is E6 TLF safe to buy?

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