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SJ06 UAP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,713 mi
Last recorded76,713 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 UAP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 76,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 76,713 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,821 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2024 72,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tyre warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear heatshield hanging down on rear exhaust box

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear heatshield hanging down on rear exhaust box

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and rattles not insecure to fall off

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 64,069 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded and rattles not insecure to fall off

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,905 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,450 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 47,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,430 miles

Middle exhaust mount broken system still secure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,198 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,658 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,637 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 13,759 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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SJ06 UAP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SJ06 UAP, 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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SJ06 UAP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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