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L444 PAX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,160 mi
Last recorded127,160 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 PAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,160 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine running rough and rattling, heavy misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,859 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 121,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,641 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertray slightly loose

Fail 31 May 2021 111,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray slightly loose

Pass 14 May 2020 99,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 0/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,009 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test making it hard for inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked and perishing

Offside Rear brake pad sensor disconnected

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,608 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 53,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,290 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 42,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,177 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,177 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 12,513 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 12,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L444 PAX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L444 PAX, 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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L444 PAX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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