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J60 EWL

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 EWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,963 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 70,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,332 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 67,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,108 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 65,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 54,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,515 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,401 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 42,401 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,313 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,418 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,179 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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J60 EWL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 J60 EWL, 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 J60 EWL registered?

J60 EWL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is J60 EWL safe to buy?

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