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SU06 WKW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 WKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 145,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,052 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 127,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,594 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,736 miles

F/ brake hoses perished

O/S/F brake disc back plate slightly insecure

R/ indicators loosing colour

R/discs worn

Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,627 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 54,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,010 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,513 miles

Fuel tank outer flap loose

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 51,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank outer flap loose

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 48,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,866 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 22,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SU06 WKW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SU06 WKW, 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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What year was SU06 WKW registered?

SU06 WKW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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