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SC06 YDG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,025 mi
Last recorded129,025 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 129,025 miles

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 129,025 miles

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 128,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 128,643 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,521 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear parking brake efficiency just met will need further adjustment

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 118,996 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,418 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2019 110,418 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,227 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,852 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 51,928 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 37,182 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to show heavy wear.

Pass 29 May 2009 37,182 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to show heavy wear.

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 YDG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SC06 YDG, 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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SC06 YDG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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