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SO06 JWK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 JWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 119,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,389 miles

Front windscreen has a stone-chip

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,412 miles

front windscreen has a stonechip

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,596 miles

both front brake discs scored/worn+lipped

both front brake pads worn very low from inner side (strong advice)

front windscreen has a stonechip

offside front +nearside front flexi brake hose pipes deteriorated+cracks

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake flexy hoses perishing slightly

front brake discs lipped

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,411 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,319 miles

near side rear and off side front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 58,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 53,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,078 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,093 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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SO06 JWK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SO06 JWK, 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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SO06 JWK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2006.

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