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VE06 EYJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,774 mi
Last recorded143,774 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 143,774 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 135,656 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,873 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 112,004 miles

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

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

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

both side front brake hose cracks

rear diff noisy

rear exhaust box slight damage

Fail 16 Oct 2021 112,004 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both side front brake hose cracks

rear diff noisy

rear exhaust box slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,457 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 nut missing on front joint but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,191 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 84,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,452 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,858 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,987 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,518 miles

advise o/s n/s rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,039 miles

advise floor covers fitted

advise siil covers fitted

advise wipers worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,687 miles

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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VE06 EYJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VE06 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE06 EYJ registered?

VE06 EYJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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