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YB06 SGZ

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,949 mi
Last recorded156,949 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,949 miles

Rear ABS rings heavily corroded and scratching visable.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under body heavily covered in plastic from manufacture,not allowing full inspection of items covered.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 138,236 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring view

Fail 9 Jun 2016 138,236 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring view

Pass 22 May 2015 105,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,986 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 59,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,470 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 53,470 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,885 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,627 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SGZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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