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YC06 YUL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 YUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,564 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 105,564 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,750 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 87,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,385 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 34,671 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 20,892 miles

Both front door handles sticking

Fail 17 Feb 2012 20,892 miles

Both front door handles sticking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,949 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 YUL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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