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CA06 BHY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,692 mi
Last recorded104,692 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,456 miles

bonnet catch faulty

exhaust smoking but not excessive

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre spitting

rear sub frame corroded

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 28 May 2021 104,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 83,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 58,440 miles

Rear brakes discs slightly pitted and squeeking under load

Fail 23 Oct 2010 58,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,831 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,557 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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CA06 BHY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CA06 BHY, 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 CA06 BHY registered?

CA06 BHY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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