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EF06 XNH

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,212 mi
Last recorded128,212 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 128,212 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded and weak (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear underside heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2025 125,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 121,160 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 113,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,833 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 110,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,486 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 105,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 96,486 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre inner sidewall slight damaged caused by broken spring (recommend replacing)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 96,486 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% slightly damaged (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% slightly damaged (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,288 miles

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,759 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,336 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,876 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,708 miles

rear brake pads worn to 1.5mm wear limit.

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 XNH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XNH, 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 XNH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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