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WJ56 AWX

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 AWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Small stone chip to centre of windsreen

Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

steering knock from column area lock to lock

Fail 14 Aug 2019 102,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering knock from column area lock to lock

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,490 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear nail

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,937 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 36,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,580 miles

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

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)

slight knocking noise detected at steering wheel.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,658 miles

outer side of n/s front disc brake corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 11,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 9,950 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,950 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ56 AWX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ56 AWX, 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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WJ56 AWX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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