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HY06 VME

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,321 mi
Last recorded100,321 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,321 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,302 miles

eml light on

n/s/f seat belt stiff to go in

Pass 26 Mar 2016 84,860 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,409 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,255 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 VME 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 HY06 VME, 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 VME registered?

HY06 VME is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is HY06 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 VME shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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