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VE06 YLH

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,175 mi
Last recorded57,175 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 YLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,175 miles

2 x front brake hoses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2019 45,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

x2 front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

tpms on

x2 front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,933 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 34,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,950 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,989 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,092 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on the outer tread areas

rear screen washer inop

Pass 19 May 2010 15,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service light on

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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VE06 YLH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE06 YLH, 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 VE06 YLH registered?

VE06 YLH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is VE06 YLH safe to buy?

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