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SP06 YYL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,847 mi
Last recorded93,847 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 YYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 93,839 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,257 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delamination (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre type, speed and load ratings mixed across both axles

Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,242 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass delamination (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre type, speed and load ratings mixed across both axles

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear ABS RING ON DRIVE SHAFT STARTING TO SWELL WITH RUST UNDERNEATH

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE TOTAL EFFORT JUST ON MINIMUM REQUIRED EFFORT 16%

Rear BRAKE PIPE FERRILS CORRODED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,104 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet catch seized slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,296 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 YYL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 YYL registered?

SP06 YYL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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