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GY06 YGV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,186 mi
Last recorded162,186 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 YGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 162,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 157,103 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 152,619 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 152,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 149,899 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 138,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 127,186 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 127,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on dashboard

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,553 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 108,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 105,018 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,680 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 86,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning light on

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

tpms fault

washers frozen at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2013 86,936 miles

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

washers frozen at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning light on

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

tpms fault

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,881 miles

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

the nearside front tyre tread is wearing uneven

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

the nearside front tyre tread is wearing uneven

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,999 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,412 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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GY06 YGV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GY06 YGV, 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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GY06 YGV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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