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YA06 MKX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,384 mi
Last recorded153,384 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 153,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,250 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 145,218 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,257 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 137,257 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 123,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,393 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 121,393 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [at both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,541 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 111,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,811 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides all 4] (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,758 miles

washer jets poor

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

washer jets poor

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,752 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 63,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,611 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 MKX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA06 MKX, 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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YA06 MKX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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