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YB06 KBY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 KBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 129,285 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 120,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 120,795 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2022 120,789 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.735 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 9.9 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 9.9 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 521 (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,623 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,611 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,781 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 115,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,142 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 23 Sep 2017 91,238 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,981 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm and starting to crack in the treads.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm and starting to crack in the treads.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,484 miles

(4.1E.1)The nearside front (Left side) tyre outer shoulder is wearing close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The offside front (Right side) tyre outer shoulder is wearing close to the legal limit

(5.2.6)The nearside (Left side) lower sill has a protective cover fitted preventing an inspection

(5.2.6)The offside (Right side) lower sill has a protective cover fitted preventing an inspection

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY, STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

The vehicle underside front to rear has protective covers fitted which are seriously impearing the view of the underside inspection

Visual inspection of the front tyres indicate that a steering geometry check may be required

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,968 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)The offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

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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YB06 KBY 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 71.4%.

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 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 YB06 KBY, 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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YB06 KBY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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