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EF06 XZJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,019 mi
Last recorded186,019 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 186,019 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 169,174 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 169,174 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 163,492 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 137,333 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,820 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 111,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,665 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Mar 2012 90,155 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,215 miles

O/S/F headlamp condensated

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XZJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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