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YF06 UVG

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,229 mi
Last recorded155,229 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension components bushes across rear axle perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard lights and switch work, but flash at a intermittent speed, all bulbs emit correct color

Fail 13 Oct 2023 155,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower suspension arm, ball joint dust cover (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (marked) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension components bushes across rear axle perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard lights and switch work, but flash at a intermittent speed, all bulbs emit correct color

Pass 6 Oct 2022 147,487 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2021 140,518 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,660 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 128,660 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 112,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,648 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 100,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,533 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,609 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 UVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

YF06 UVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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