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EY06 JHV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 JHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 119,768 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,471 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 104,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,732 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 70,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,224 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)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,687 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,789 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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EY06 JHV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EY06 JHV, 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 EY06 JHV registered?

EY06 JHV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EY06 JHV safe to buy?

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