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EF06 UBT

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,972 mi
Last recorded171,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 171,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 171,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 152,574 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 152,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,017 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 132,009 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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 9 Apr 2019 113,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,123 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 98,844 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 91,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 75,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 34,920 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,294 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 UBT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF06 UBT, 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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EF06 UBT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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