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HY06 VLZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 109,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,972 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 78,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,819 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 66,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,258 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,049 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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HY06 VLZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY06 VLZ, 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 HY06 VLZ registered?

HY06 VLZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is HY06 VLZ safe to buy?

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