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WL06 AAJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,477 mi
Last recorded140,477 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,477 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 140,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,243 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 129,241 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 127,498 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,624 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 119,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,866 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 114,847 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 109,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 109,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 108,555 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 108,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,339 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 108,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,650 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 101,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 95,464 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,813 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,277 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs moreso on inner surfaces.

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,206 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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WL06 AAJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL06 AAJ, 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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WL06 AAJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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