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J18 BMY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,920 miles

fuel cap is temporary one but seals

parking brake light on, fluid is full and correct operation of handbrake

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,745 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

emergency fuel cap fitted which seals

rear discs corroding

tpm,s light on

Fail 14 Oct 2021 117,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

emergency fuel cap fitted which seals

rear discs corroding

tpm,s light on

Pass 9 Sep 2020 103,806 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 103,806 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,997 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))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,997 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,959 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 85,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 72,497 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,902 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

offside front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

offside front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,422 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 37,082 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,389 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,298 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,298 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,743 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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J18 BMY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J18 BMY, 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 J18 BMY registered?

J18 BMY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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