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YF06 XJG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,764 mi
Last recorded129,764 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 129,764 miles

Nearside Front Flexy insecure

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

Offside Front Flexy Insecure

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 129,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Flexy insecure

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

Offside Front Flexy Insecure

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 124,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 124,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,706 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 113,198 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 97,653 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 97,653 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 92,875 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 11 May 2016 92,875 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 12 May 2015 87,027 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 81,810 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 May 2014 81,810 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

E.C.U lamp on

Pass 10 May 2013 77,459 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspoension rose bushes have slight free play

Pass 12 May 2012 73,541 miles

advise only to slight staining to offside front wing mirror glass

advise warning light on dash

Pass 7 May 2011 64,664 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 43,469 miles

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Pass 13 May 2009 18,288 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 XJG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XJG, 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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What year was YF06 XJG registered?

YF06 XJG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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