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FA06 EVM

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,612 mi
Last recorded157,612 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 EVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 157,612 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 157,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 149,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s cracked perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper insert missing

Fail 31 Jan 2025 149,785 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s cracked perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper insert missing

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,692 miles

Headlamp beam image poor both

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 143,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp beam image poor both

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,977 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 136,974 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,769 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,186 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear in between the rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge and showing signs of cracking inbetween tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of cracking inbetween tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge and showing signs of cracking inbetween tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of cracking inbetween tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled system with water and re-connect nearside screen jet pipe (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,186 miles

traction control light illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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 27 Jul 2009 24,692 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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FA06 EVM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA06 EVM, 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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FA06 EVM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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