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SB06 YSM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 YSM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,702 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,571 miles

front tyres worn / tracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,521 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,877 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,898 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

nearside tyre worn outside edge

offside tyre worn outside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,933 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,933 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,132 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 23,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,041 miles

Nearside Front 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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SB06 YSM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB06 YSM, 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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SB06 YSM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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