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WJ06 BJV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 BJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,406 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,437 miles

power steering pipe on pump slit mist brake pad sensor wire hnging loose

Fail 30 Sep 2019 117,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

power steering pipe on pump slit mist brake pad sensor wire hnging loose

Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,002 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,984 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

lamp switch inside holder

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,935 miles

Near side rear tyre is standard,the other three tyres are Run Flats ???.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 67,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Near side rear tyre is standard,the other three tyres are Run Flats ???.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,003 miles

Seepage nsf strut.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,887 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,327 miles

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

o/s parking brake low effort

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,123 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 BJV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJV, 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 BJV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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