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EF06 XWX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,418 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 104,418 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,290 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 100,290 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 82,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 73,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,541 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,283 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,143 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 XWX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

EF06 XWX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is EF06 XWX safe to buy?

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