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WD06 CLJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,959 mi
Last recorded69,959 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD06 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 69,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 67,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox To Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses Between Body And Rear Subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox To Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses Between Body And Rear Subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,574 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses between body & subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,443 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked/perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses between body & subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre is 10 years old according to sidewall date code

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses from body to rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring slightly cracked/perished

Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,545 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between exhaust and exhaust box rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,202 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,245 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)

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,629 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,860 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,403 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 17,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WD06 CLJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WD06 CLJ, 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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WD06 CLJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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