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SC06 EFJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 EFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,322 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 85,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,756 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 84,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,826 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 81,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,484 miles

SUMP CORRODED.

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,902 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,877 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

under tray obscuring most of the car

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

under tray obscuring most of the car

Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,964 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,816 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,694 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 51,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,435 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 35,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,518 miles

front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 21 Jun 2010 23,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,542 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER PART OF THE WINDSCREEN HAS A STICKER ON THE SCREEN

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SMEARING THE SCREEN

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF SOME OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

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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SC06 EFJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SC06 EFJ, 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 SC06 EFJ registered?

SC06 EFJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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