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EF06 NGJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,595 mi
Last recorded143,595 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 NGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 143,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 137,834 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged os and ns front slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os & ns rear to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 131,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 128,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,146 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 117,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,852 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,297 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 105,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,710 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,977 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,977 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,376 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Underbody covers fitted

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 NGJ 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 72.2%.

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 NGJ, 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 EF06 NGJ registered?

EF06 NGJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is EF06 NGJ safe to buy?

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