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TM55 RAM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,553 mi
Last recorded101,553 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM55 RAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,259 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,260 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 79,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,667 miles

Bonnet puller cable snapped, unlatched from before the test due to seized latch. Engine compartment tested.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High CO emissions, just within limits

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 75,667 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Unseized latch (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet puller cable snapped, unlatched from before the test due to seized latch. Engine compartment tested.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High CO emissions, just within limits

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,957 miles

All 4 tyres rubber perishing.

Bonnet/hood lock seizing and awkward to open.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,126 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 60,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,825 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all washers (8.2.3)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both rear (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,248 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 30,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 24,465 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,127 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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TM55 RAM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 TM55 RAM, 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 TM55 RAM registered?

TM55 RAM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is TM55 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for TM55 RAM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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