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R88 NJA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 NJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,280 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,871 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,626 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 94,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 94,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn outside edge

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn outside edge

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,250 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s tyre treads have cuts in but does not expose cords

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,860 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R88 NJA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R88 NJA, 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 R88 NJA registered?

R88 NJA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is R88 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 NJA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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