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SO06 YUY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,072 mi
Last recorded85,072 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 YUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S Light on

Fail 22 Sep 2021 85,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel working low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel working low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheel studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S Light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 80,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,834 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,948 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 28,116 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,096 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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SO06 YUY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO06 YUY, 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 SO06 YUY registered?

SO06 YUY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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