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WJ06 VZB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 143,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective polish lenses clear (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

dog blanket fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

washer fluid low

Pass 23 Nov 2024 128,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Electrochromatic Door Mirror Failing and will require replacement soon

Pass 20 Nov 2023 119,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,893 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 112,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,176 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 108,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 95,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,105 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,490 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 39,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,082 miles

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 12 Mar 2009 26,357 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 VZB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VZB, 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 WJ06 VZB registered?

WJ06 VZB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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