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WN06 CEF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN06 CEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 113,358 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,358 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 107,789 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 107,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,986 miles

fron&rear number plates deterioated,rear subframe advanced corrossion evident

Pass 19 Aug 2020 106,575 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 106,575 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 106,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,689 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 101,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front 2 nuts missing from exhaust clamp after cat.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m. & both inner & outer edge low. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approaching limit in places . Outer edge on or below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,838 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approaching limit in places . Outer edge on or below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,699 miles

Front Tyres n/s &o/s some outer edge wear.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,699 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyres n/s &o/s some outer edge wear.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,084 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,912 miles

body damage to offside front and rear .

some components not visible due to undertrays and engine covers

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,352 miles

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

small cuts in nsf and both rear tyres

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,088 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,143 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)

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

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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WN06 CEF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WN06 CEF, 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 WN06 CEF registered?

WN06 CEF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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