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JL53 ADE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,722 mi
Last recorded146,722 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL53 ADE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 146,722 miles

clutch plate/flywheel worn juddering

dangerous loose fitting steering wheel cover removed prior to test

exhaust cat fixings corroded deteriorated one nut missing but secure at time of test

front brake discs worn/slight distortion

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn/slight distortion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 140,456 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

cat joint nuts corroding deteriorating

n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2024 140,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating

joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating

n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop and secondary tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating

joint from cat backwards nuts corroded deteriorating

n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,125 miles

front number plate cracking deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2022 122,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,584 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 113,455 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 105,671 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,250 miles

Oil leak ()

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,205 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,435 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 62,435 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 54,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,973 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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JL53 ADE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 JL53 ADE, 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 JL53 ADE registered?

JL53 ADE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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