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SP06 YYF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,116 mi
Last recorded132,116 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 127,689 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,721 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 105,540 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 105,540 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 105,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,926 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose but not affecting operation of brakes

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,218 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust fixings corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes deteriorated both sides lower and upper

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,580 miles

Heavy fuel odour around the tank, car has just been filled to the limit so assuming it's the breather

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 65,069 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,761 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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SP06 YYF 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 83.3%.

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 SP06 YYF, 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 SP06 YYF registered?

SP06 YYF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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