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SB06 YVU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,147 mi
Last recorded115,147 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 YVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 89,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,236 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,173 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,026 miles

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 YVU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB06 YVU, 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 SB06 YVU registered?

SB06 YVU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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