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YE06 DVJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,137 mi
Last recorded107,137 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 DVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2012 107,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres slightly cracking. n/s/f top suspension arm slight play. under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,137 miles

front tyres slightly cracking. n/s/f top suspension arm slight play. under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,381 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 101,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 101,361 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,199 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,087 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall "curb worn".

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,822 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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YE06 DVJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YE06 DVJ, 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 YE06 DVJ registered?

YE06 DVJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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