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YA06 KZB

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 81,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,946 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 72,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,787 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,263 miles

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

advise crack in o/s/r light

advise oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,279 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread very low

Fail 14 Sep 2012 34,279 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre tread very low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,264 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,894 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 KZB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KZB, 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 KZB registered?

YA06 KZB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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