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L99 YER

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,972 mi
Last recorded151,972 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 YER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 151,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 143,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r abs wire rubbing against rear roll bar

Pass 31 May 2018 133,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,441 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 130,441 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 122,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,555 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,054 miles

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

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

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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L99 YER is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L99 YER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L99 YER registered?

L99 YER is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is L99 YER safe to buy?

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