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YC06 DYF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 DYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides ADVANCED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,096 miles

Intermittent 'knock' from nearside front - no fault found

Unable to see brakes clearly

Fail 6 Feb 2019 83,096 miles

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

Intermittent 'knock' from nearside front - no fault found

Unable to see brakes clearly

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,207 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low and edge

Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre worn low and edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,608 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Front tyres worn edges and very near limit

Rear tyres wearing near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,190 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,926 miles

slight perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,585 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,441 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ft plate cond

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,570 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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YC06 DYF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC06 DYF, 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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YC06 DYF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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