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J27 KAG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,055 mi
Last recorded135,055 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 KAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opague (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opague (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 135,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opague (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going opague (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 124,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 115,923 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 107,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,459 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres have worn on the inside and outside edges

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,858 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 44,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,620 miles

child seat near side rear

rear washers inop

Fail 3 Aug 2012 23,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,429 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 3 Aug 2010 17,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,983 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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J27 KAG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J27 KAG, 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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J27 KAG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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