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IXZ 1804

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 1804
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 138,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 131,467 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,611 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,276 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 112,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,155 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,357 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 48,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,236 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,472 miles

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 11 Apr 2012 31,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 10,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,329 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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IXZ 1804 is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 IXZ 1804, 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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What year was IXZ 1804 registered?

IXZ 1804 is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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