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YC06 VGU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,220 mi
Last recorded149,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 149,220 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 145,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 139,895 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 139,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 135,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 131,222 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 131,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,530 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 126,152 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 126,152 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 122,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,805 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,633 miles

front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 6 May 2011 77,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 6 May 2011 77,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,982 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 VGU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

YC06 VGU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for YC06 VGU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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