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WK06 XKJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,814 mi
Last recorded89,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,706 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,852 miles

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

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre tread cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,120 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,712 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,507 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,012 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

uneven tyre wear on front

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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WK06 XKJ 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 80%.

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 WK06 XKJ, 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 WK06 XKJ registered?

WK06 XKJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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