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YF06 DSZ

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,788 mi
Last recorded63,788 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 DSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 63,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 51,173 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,503 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,138 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,502 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 DSZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ registered?

YF06 DSZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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The MOT history for YF06 DSZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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