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EF06 AHA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 97,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 95,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,476 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked in upper corner.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,470 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Windscreen cracked in upper corner.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,816 miles

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,157 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,022 miles

dtc warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,601 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 28,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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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EF06 AHA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF06 AHA, 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 EF06 AHA registered?

EF06 AHA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is EF06 AHA safe to buy?

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