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GY06 ZYB

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,683 mi
Last recorded88,683 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 88,683 miles

Rear slightly underbody corrosion (across the axel)

under trey fitted couldn't inspection fully

Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper has split

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,160 miles

Oil leak ()

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,216 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,233 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,233 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres in poor condition - wheel alignment may be required

tpms warning lamp lit

Pass 24 May 2012 43,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on edges 195/55r15h

rear brake pads appear low

rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 13 May 2011 38,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 33,459 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2010 33,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,592 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 ZYB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY06 ZYB, 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 GY06 ZYB registered?

GY06 ZYB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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