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WF06 YDE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,184 mi
Last recorded121,184 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 YDE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,184 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,527 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2023 113,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 109,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 95,441 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 95,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 87,454 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 79,956 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 72,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Replace both rear bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 58,907 miles

Very slight corrosion to both rear steel brake pipes.

Pass 30 May 2013 52,448 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2013 52,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 44,378 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 35,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2010 24,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,474 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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WF06 YDE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF06 YDE, 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 WF06 YDE registered?

WF06 YDE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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