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YF06 AUA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 140,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 122,026 miles

Headlamp insecure both h/lamp bulbs insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both incorect beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected brake warning wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 110,001 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 95,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 95,704 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,327 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,012 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,952 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,705 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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YF06 AUA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF06 AUA, 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 AUA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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