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J88 TLW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,872 mi
Last recorded195,872 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 TLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 195,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 189,742 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 189,583 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 174,367 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 173,987 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 164,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 164,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

check and clean rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2018 146,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,124 miles

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

washers very weak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 144,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2016 126,883 miles

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement 16%

Fail 25 Nov 2016 126,883 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement 16%

tyre run flat warning light on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on.

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,226 miles

stone chips in windscreen

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on.

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,342 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,342 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2012 68,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,071 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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J88 TLW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J88 TLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 TLW registered?

J88 TLW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is J88 TLW safe to buy?

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