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TR05 TAM

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,776 mi
Last recorded127,776 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR05 TAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 127,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 126,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 123,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 108,109 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 108,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 103,911 miles

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

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

Rear diff noisey

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 78,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,087 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls

o/s rear tyre starting to perrish in tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,214 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,214 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2014 68,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,526 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 16 Aug 2010 45,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

Pass 5 May 2010 44,045 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,045 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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TR05 TAM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TR05 TAM, 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 TR05 TAM registered?

TR05 TAM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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