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EK06 UDX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,356 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 96,356 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,914 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,549 miles

Offside Rear brake wear sensor insecure!

Fail 31 Jan 2020 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear sensor insecure!

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,966 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 72,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer areas vof tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment

traction control fault present

Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer areas of tread, advise replacement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer areas vof tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment

traction control fault present

Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,009 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,009 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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EK06 UDX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EK06 UDX, 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 EK06 UDX registered?

EK06 UDX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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