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W343 BEG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,395 mi
Last recorded81,395 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 BEG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,395 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 81,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,450 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 73,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to catalytic convertor mounting nuts corroded away (two of four) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose between car body and rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose between car body and rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 72,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,534 miles

front inner brake pads low

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,273 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,578 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,050 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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W343 BEG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W343 BEG, 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 W343 BEG registered?

W343 BEG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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