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YF06 BWK

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,331 mi
Last recorded161,331 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 BWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 161,331 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 161,317 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Tyre Pressure Warning Light On/Tyres Flat

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 157,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r undercarriage corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer perishing (winter tyre ) no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear break pads wear sensor is cabled to arm

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (undertrays fitted ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 157,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction hand brake light on (1.1.6 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and o/s/f worn to the limit indicators (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear and o/s/r undercarriage corroded (not excessive at the time of test)

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer perishing (winter tyre ) no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear break pads wear sensor is cabled to arm

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (undertrays fitted ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 148,395 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 140,307 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 131,236 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 98,188 miles

small crack in windscreen out of zone A

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 60,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,516 miles

front brake pad sensor getting close to the disc

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,164 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 BWK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BWK, 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 BWK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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