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L22 UTY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,739 mi
Last recorded96,739 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 UTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,739 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,435 miles

front brake flexis perished

front control arm bushes worn and split

rear pads low

Fail 26 Nov 2015 89,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake flexis perished

front control arm bushes worn and split

rear pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,714 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,273 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,295 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,928 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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L22 UTY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L22 UTY, 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 L22 UTY registered?

L22 UTY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is L22 UTY safe to buy?

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