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Y12 RAJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,077 mi
Last recorded28,077 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 28,077 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 26,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 24,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 23,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 22,346 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 21,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 20,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2017 17,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,652 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Front n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear rear indicator bulbs losing amber colour.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 4,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 3,625 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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Y12 RAJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y12 RAJ, 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 Y12 RAJ registered?

Y12 RAJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is Y12 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 RAJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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