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SC06 YXU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 YXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 88,580 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,563 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 83,552 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,605 miles

Front bonnet does not stay open with gas struct

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit strut top deteriorated and does not function as intended

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit strut top deteriorated and does not function as intended

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear boot lid can only be open with key fob

Fail 13 Oct 2017 69,605 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front bonnet not able to stay open due to gas struts missing

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit strut top deteriorated and does not function as intended

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit strut top deteriorated and does not function as intended

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear boot lid can only be open with key fob

Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,600 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bonnet not able to stay open due to gas struts missing

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit strut top deteriorated and does not function as intended

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit strut top deteriorated and does not function as intended

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear boot lid can only be open with key fob

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,501 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating on all pipes badly swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all shock absorber casings corroded

boot can only be open with the keyfob

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc contaminated by oil all brake discs (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating on all pipes badly swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all shock absorber casings corroded

boot can only be open with the keyfob

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,604 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

possible slight leak n/s/f shocker

Fail 15 Jan 2014 43,604 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

possible slight leak n/s/f shocker

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,491 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 23,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,527 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 YXU 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 61.1%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

SC06 YXU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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