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YF06 OOY

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 OOY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 116,508 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,008 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 114,003 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 102,384 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,062 miles

nearside front and offside front brake hoses perishing.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,062 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake hoses perishing.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall worn & wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 81,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,891 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear all cooroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,465 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,674 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 42,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 42,191 miles

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

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 OOY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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