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YB06 RCX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 RCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 133,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 121,189 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,376 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 108,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,227 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,663 miles

Front Number plate is damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,434 miles

Front Number plate is damage

Offside Rear alloy is damage

fuel filer flap is insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,594 miles

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

Front n/plate is damage

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,956 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2014 69,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,010 miles

Advise customer front tyres are wearing on the outer treads.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,503 miles

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

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

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 RCX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RCX, 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 YB06 RCX registered?

YB06 RCX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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