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YF06 BZA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 99,469 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 99,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear tyres low

water in o\s\f and o\s\r lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,468 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Fail 27 Jul 2013 79,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,567 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,960 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to rear tail gate

Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,384 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BZA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BZA, 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

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What year was YF06 BZA registered?

YF06 BZA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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