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SC06 YCX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 YCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,055 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Center. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 67,531 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,735 miles

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

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

nsf tyre tracked on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,769 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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SC06 YCX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SC06 YCX, 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 SC06 YCX registered?

SC06 YCX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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