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T30 KLJ

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,742 mi
Last recorded120,742 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 KLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 120,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,729 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 120,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front tyre poor

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 117,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre poor

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,677 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 109,677 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 98,224 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,665 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 59,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,430 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2013 51,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2012 45,736 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,962 miles

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

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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T30 KLJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T30 KLJ, 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 T30 KLJ registered?

T30 KLJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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