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WU06 PTY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,365 mi
Last recorded84,365 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 PTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,365 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated leading to caliper. BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills. BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear support bracket from sub frame to inner sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear support bracket from sub frame to inner sill corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,926 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,928 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing plus worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 78,450 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing plus worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 74,194 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 hose slightly deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated leading to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,867 miles

Front both brake hoses perished

hand brake only 18%

Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,867 miles

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

Front both brake hoses perished

hand brake only 18%

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,743 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,736 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 56,828 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,409 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,827 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,929 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,140 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges and close to limits

Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,187 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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WU06 PTY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU06 PTY, 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 WU06 PTY registered?

WU06 PTY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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