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SY06 LYR

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,208 mi
Last recorded123,208 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 118,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,056 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,547 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,224 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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SY06 LYR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY06 LYR, 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 SY06 LYR registered?

SY06 LYR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SY06 LYR safe to buy?

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