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K21 JAE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 JAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,626 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Panel damage no sharp edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 71,093 miles

Central Lower undertray fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,653 miles

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

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

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

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2018 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,622 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 53,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,924 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,718 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,674 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,706 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 42,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,318 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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K21 JAE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K21 JAE, 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 K21 JAE registered?

K21 JAE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is K21 JAE safe to buy?

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