2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · MA06 MBF
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 115,583 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MA06 MBF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 115,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA06 MBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (MA06 MBF) between April 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
MA06 MBF Mileage History
- 07/04/200919,486 mi
- 12/04/201025,554 mi+6,068 mi
- 04/04/201129,698 mi+4,144 mi
- 04/04/201129,698 mi
- 04/04/201235,156 mi+5,458 mi
- 05/04/201341,180 mi+6,024 mi
- 12/04/201341,229 mi+49 mi
- 27/03/201446,878 mi+5,649 mi
- 26/03/201552,344 mi+5,466 mi
- 26/03/201552,446 mi+102 mi
- 01/04/201659,002 mi+6,556 mi
- 15/03/201762,830 mi+3,828 mi
- 27/01/201868,912 mi+6,082 mi
- 10/01/201978,357 mi+9,445 mi
- 26/10/201981,669 mi+3,312 mi
- 30/09/202091,499 mi+9,830 mi
- 02/11/202196,213 mi+4,714 mi
- 26/09/202299,924 mi+3,711 mi
- 26/09/202299,924 mi
- 04/09/2023103,032 mi+3,108 mi
- 15/11/2024104,255 mi+1,223 mi
- 08/11/2025110,169 mi+5,914 mi
- 15/10/2026115,583 mi+5,414 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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