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SJ06 WPP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 WPP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,319 miles

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 109,735 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 102,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 102,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 92,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not fasten (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 77,079 miles

slight exhaust blow rear section

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 48,585 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,512 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,560 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 24 Aug 2013 31,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,658 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 23,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 13,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 6,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 4,302 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 WPP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ06 WPP, 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 WPP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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