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YF06 AKG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,577 mi
Last recorded117,577 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,577 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,841 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 113,839 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,478 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,276 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,227 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 62,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,885 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,432 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,003 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,003 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,501 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,407 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,539 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 20,539 miles

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

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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YF06 AKG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF06 AKG, 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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YF06 AKG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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