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BL06 PYJ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,008 mi
Last recorded152,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 152,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 146,285 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2021 141,969 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 135,523 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 122,426 miles

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,847 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 110,847 miles

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

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

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

brake wear warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,872 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 97,872 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulder.

o/s/r tyre repaired near shoulder.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,636 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,659 miles

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,923 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,847 miles

non geniun [off market] blue headlamps bulbs fitted but not adversly effecting beam image

Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,786 miles

n s f tyre worn on edges

o s f tyre worn on edges

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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BL06 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BL06 PYJ, 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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BL06 PYJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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