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YD06 RFG

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,303 mi
Last recorded139,303 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 RFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 139,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 139,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 129,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,481 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 122,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,177 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 90,235 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre presihed

offside front tyre presihed

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,229 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,229 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

traction control light on

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,612 miles

nearside rear jacking block missing

traction control fault

wipers

Fail 3 Apr 2012 56,561 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

nearside rear jacking block missing

traction control fault

wipers

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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YD06 RFG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD06 RFG, 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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YD06 RFG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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