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WP06 UBW

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 UBW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 142,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, close to limit, heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 138,240 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, Worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,037 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 104,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 85,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel cap seat starting to perish/split

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,710 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,877 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,708 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads low , close to service wear limit

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

Brakes ; noise o/s/r wheel , suspect brake / parking brake related

Tyres ; both rear tread low , baklding on edges

Various covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,763 miles

Brakes ; noise during parking brake test , recommend strip & inspect

Brakes ; rear pads low , n/s close to limit

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,348 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre H rated not V rated

Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 20,085 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,626 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,479 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,317 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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WP06 UBW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP06 UBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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WP06 UBW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is WP06 UBW safe to buy?

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