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AY06 MUV

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,196 mi
Last recorded133,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 MUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 133,196 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 132,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 120,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,784 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 100,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,888 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,443 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,740 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,088 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped

small cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 31,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY06 MUV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AY06 MUV, 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 AY06 MUV registered?

AY06 MUV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is AY06 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 MUV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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