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MA06 LYW

2006 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 31681,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 LYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,374 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 92,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 88,547 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 82,538 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 82,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,724 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2012 71,849 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 69,076 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 69,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,335 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

power stearing pump noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,171 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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MA06 LYW is a 2006 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA06 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA06 LYW registered?

MA06 LYW is a 2006 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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