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YA06 KZW

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,908 mi
Last recorded136,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 136,908 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm * 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 131,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 131,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 125,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 195/55R16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 195/55R16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 195/55R16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 195/55R16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 195/55/16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 195/55/16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 120,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 195/55/16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm * 195/55/16 91V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 113,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,498 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,691 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,363 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 KZW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

YA06 KZW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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