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CA06 YXJ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,475 mi
Last recorded138,475 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 YXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 138,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 125,741 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,348 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 119,391 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 119,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,785 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also not a run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 107,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,064 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,419 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,419 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 75,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 May 2012 65,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,975 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly worn.

nearside front tyre outer edge bald.

offside front tyre outer edge wearing bald

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,295 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 YXJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA06 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

CA06 YXJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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