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SF06 WYC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,508 mi
Last recorded130,508 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 WYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 130,508 miles

Emissions not tested engine knocking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction at top of glass (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching coil spring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes swollen under plastic covers

both front tyres have damage on inner sidewalls

sills have covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,589 miles

Nearside Front ABS wiring is fouling and likely to become damaged

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall is damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Marked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front ABS wiring is fouling and likely to become damaged

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall is damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,995 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,442 miles

Both rear indicators have started to loose colour

Drivers view requires attention

Nearside Front brake hose requires attention

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,442 miles

Both rear indicators have started to loose colour

Drivers view requires attention

Nearside Front brake hose requires attention

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 94,938 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,008 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 89,007 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,212 miles

At time of test the nearside front tyre was cracked and perished on tread area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,212 miles

At time of test the nearside front tyre was cracked and perished on tread area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 14,219 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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SF06 WYC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SF06 WYC, 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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SF06 WYC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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