CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF06 AYA

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 AYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,726 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in lower arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 4 Feb 2022 88,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in lower arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 73,042 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 6 Jan 2021 72,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 72,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,900 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracked along shoulder

Fail 31 May 2019 55,900 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear both tyres cracked along shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,454 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking along outer edge

Rear both tyres cracking along outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 53,454 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking along outer edge

Rear both tyres cracking along outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,007 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,930 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF06 AYA is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF06 AYA?

You can check the full history of YF06 AYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF06 AYA registered?

YF06 AYA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is YF06 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF06 AYA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF06 AYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF06 AYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.