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SK06 LJS

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,175 mi
Last recorded84,175 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 LJS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,175 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 84,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 78,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 68,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

play inner steering joints both front

Pass 9 Apr 2023 59,876 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 59,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 59,566 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 58,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 55,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,075 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 47,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,270 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 35,270 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 34,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 30,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,064 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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SK06 LJS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SK06 LJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK06 LJS registered?

SK06 LJS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2006.

Is SK06 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 LJS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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