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TK03 NEV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK03 NEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 133,341 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 7 Dec 2024 129,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nsf ans osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 112,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2020 106,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 99,923 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,195 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,503 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 90,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 83,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 83,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,758 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 69,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 69,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,557 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,180 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,377 miles

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

off side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

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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TK03 NEV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TK03 NEV, 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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TK03 NEV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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