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WU06 TKA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,146 mi
Last recorded119,146 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 TKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,146 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 119,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 91,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 91,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 86,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,507 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,208 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,789 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 31,930 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,955 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,069 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 15,128 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2009 10,502 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 TKA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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