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JEZ 5246

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,035 mi
Last recorded140,035 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 5246
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,035 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear body damage

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

differential bearings noise

Fail 22 Nov 2023 140,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear body damage

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

differential bearings noise

Pass 23 Nov 2022 130,815 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play both rear wheels

tpms light on

noise from both rear wheels

Fail 9 Nov 2022 130,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

noise from both rear wheels

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play both rear wheels

tpms light on

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower leading arms, leading bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower leading arms, leading bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,891 miles

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

perishing to fuel cap seal

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

Fail 13 Aug 2019 109,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

perishing to fuel cap seal

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

tpm light on

Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,143 miles

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 100,112 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 92,557 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2016 86,590 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 80,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 80,205 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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JEZ 5246 is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JEZ 5246, 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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JEZ 5246 is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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