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W3 NDX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 NDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 108,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,357 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 93,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,618 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,307 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,339 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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,417 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 33,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has low tread and generally is in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,789 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,789 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,546 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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W3 NDX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 W3 NDX, 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 W3 NDX registered?

W3 NDX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is W3 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 NDX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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