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YE06 OLC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 OLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,301 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,545 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,822 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 109,815 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,708 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2016 103,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 99,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge close to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 80,541 miles

offside rear brakes have got hot and also worn.

Fail 11 May 2013 80,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offside rear brakes have got hot and also worn.

Pass 31 May 2012 65,219 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 65,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 36,099 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 28,960 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 OLC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YE06 OLC, 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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YE06 OLC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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