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EF06 CUX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,145 mi
Last recorded47,145 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 CUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap cracked perishing.

Fail 9 Sep 2025 47,134 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside and offside slight cracks. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked and perishing.

Pass 10 Sep 2024 46,571 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,002 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 45,990 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,623 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 44,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 43,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 42,705 miles

nearside & offside front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,877 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 40,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 39,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 38,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 37,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 36,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,995 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 24,776 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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EF06 CUX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF06 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

EF06 CUX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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