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R31 WYS

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,583 mi
Last recorded94,583 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 WYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 94,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,786 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,496 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,553 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2019 71,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,259 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 58,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,211 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,472 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 32,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 31,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 31,977 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,535 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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R31 WYS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R31 WYS, 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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R31 WYS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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