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YC06 YRD

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,520 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,218 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,165 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,030 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top of Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,064 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,747 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,708 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 26 May 2009 29,445 miles

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)

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 YRD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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