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YB06 MLK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 93,045 miles

Offside sill panel damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2024 93,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside sill panel damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking control light staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,310 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,514 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has water contamination. Image pattern OK.

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake force slightly difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Oil leak ()

dash board warning light on

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Oil leak ()

dash board warning light on

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,691 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

damage to offside front

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 May 2013 44,073 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 44,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,122 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,726 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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YB06 MLK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB06 MLK, 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 MLK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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