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WR06 XAW

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,037 mi
Last recorded155,037 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 XAW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,037 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 141,866 miles

Clutch dragging badly. Just about made it on the ramp.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 123,630 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 123,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,964 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 110,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,752 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,759 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 93,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,501 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 72,267 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 72,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,806 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 54,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning lamp is on

Drivers Airbag is Deployed

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

Offside rear tyre pressure is low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,214 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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WR06 XAW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WR06 XAW, 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 WR06 XAW registered?

WR06 XAW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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