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YD06 VPM

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,314 mi
Last recorded152,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 152,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,147 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty unable to rear text (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 111,791 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 111,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 107,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 107,557 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,692 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,408 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 92,021 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 May 2015 92,021 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 May 2014 83,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 83,277 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 75,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 66,458 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)

Pass 19 May 2011 53,959 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 53,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 27,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 27,856 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 12,689 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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YD06 VPM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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