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BU06 YOW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,166 mi
Last recorded129,166 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 129,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,898 miles

advise centre rear brake light n/working

advise front brake worn low advise inspection

advise fuel flap damaged

advise n/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 91,941 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,673 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,673 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,076 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,066 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,511 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 11,511 miles

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

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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BU06 YOW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU06 YOW, 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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What year was BU06 YOW registered?

BU06 YOW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is BU06 YOW safe to buy?

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