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SK06 LUJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,807 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,156 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all brake flex hoses

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 78,027 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four corners (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,642 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,687 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,780 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 39,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,877 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 33,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,639 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front 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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SK06 LUJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

SK06 LUJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is SK06 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 LUJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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