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R222 RYL

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 RYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,128 miles

Offside Rear shock hangs to full extent when jacked up, but does still seem to function correctly at time of test

TPMS light on

Fail 28 Nov 2024 117,088 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear shock hangs to full extent when jacked up, but does still seem to function correctly at time of test

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Nov 2023 109,090 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,601 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,360 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,727 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,909 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,337 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,746 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,979 miles

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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R222 RYL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R222 RYL, 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 R222 RYL registered?

R222 RYL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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