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CY06 FRU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,647 mi
Last recorded110,647 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 FRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,001 miles

under body has cover tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,265 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,514 miles

under body has cover fitted

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,764 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,026 miles

advise slight buckel in n/s/f inner wheel rim

advise slight buckle in n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,293 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,792 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,671 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 44,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre tread depths are worn to the legal limit on edges (1.6mm)

n/s/f alloy wheel is slightly damaged on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,835 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,835 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 23,018 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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CY06 FRU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CY06 FRU, 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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CY06 FRU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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