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YA06 KWC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,899 mi
Last recorded89,899 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 KWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,294 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 75,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,883 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive likely from oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad sensor not plugged in hanging loose.

Rear Boot full unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 May 2020 66,320 miles

advise items removed from interior mirror before test as this would be classed as a fail under drivers view of road

advise rear brakes wearing uneven o/s/r wearing lower than n/s/r

o/s/r brake wear sensor is secure

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,193 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 63,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low, close to the legal limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut

Offside Front nail in tyre

under trays fitted,obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 48,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Rear wiper washer not working

Pass 18 Apr 2014 43,594 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,702 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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YA06 KWC 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 94.7%.

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 YA06 KWC, 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 YA06 KWC registered?

YA06 KWC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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