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YF06 BVS

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,669 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,103 miles

Engine management light on.

Knock in steering when turned but excess movement.

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON edges (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and under trays fitted

engine leaking oil.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 71,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine management light on.

Knock in steering when turned but excess movement.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON edges (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and under trays fitted

engine leaking oil.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,550 miles

slight knock in steering.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,321 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 63,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 59,329 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,329 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,487 miles

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

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

front number plate slight water damage

Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,487 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate slight water damage

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 BVS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVS, 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 YF06 BVS registered?

YF06 BVS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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