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BU06 YOY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,191 mi
Last recorded115,191 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 115,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlight adjuster n/w

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 115,187 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlight adjuster n/w

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on

headlight internal adjuster inop on nearside headlight (from cockpit)

slight damage various places ... notable to front and rear bumpers and front number plate

Fail 31 May 2022 108,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning light on

headlight internal adjuster inop on nearside headlight (from cockpit)

slight damage various places ... notable to front and rear bumpers and front number plate

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,764 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,131 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,615 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,023 miles

Cannot see all of the rear springs

Nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outside edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cannot see all of the rear springs

Nearside front tyre just starting to wear on outside edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 2 Apr 2011 38,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,411 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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BU06 YOY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YOY, 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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BU06 YOY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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