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YC06 PTU

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,693 mi
Last recorded81,693 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 PTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting evident (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake pipes corrosion evident

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 76,238 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 76,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,038 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 70,038 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of components

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,184 miles

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

fuel cap seal detrioted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 55,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,075 miles

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/SIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND BALD ON INNER EDGE AND VERY CLOSE TO CORD

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,270 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,267 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 10,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,826 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 PTU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC06 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC06 PTU registered?

YC06 PTU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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