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YC06 XBU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,128 mi
Last recorded107,128 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 XBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 107,128 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,506 miles

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Squeal from handbrake when testing, advise investigation

Fail 13 May 2019 89,506 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal degraded but still sealing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Squeal from handbrake when testing, advise investigation

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,913 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbed on shoulders

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2016 62,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,513 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 35,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,072 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 33,056 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,018 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 30,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,924 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 XBU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC06 XBU, 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 YC06 XBU registered?

YC06 XBU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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