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WJ06 ABU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,442 mi
Last recorded151,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 ABU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 151,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 143,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer weak

brake warning light on

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,895 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside windscreen washer weak

brake warning light on

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Aug 2022 127,710 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Aug 2021 117,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 110,404 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 103,956 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 94,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,611 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 85,611 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,823 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, and scored. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both. At rear subframe. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear subframe has general surface corrosion.

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 21,999 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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WJ06 ABU 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 WJ06 ABU, 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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WJ06 ABU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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