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YG06 LFB

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 LFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 106,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,369 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 95,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rate of increase just acceptable (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,597 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,511 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2009 25,519 miles

ADVISE, BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM AND NSF 3MM

ADVISE, OSR BUMP STOP PERISHED

Fail 20 Sep 2009 25,519 miles

ADVISE, BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM AND NSF 3MM

ADVISE, OSR BUMP STOP PERISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,521 miles

front wipers smearing

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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YG06 LFB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YG06 LFB, 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 YG06 LFB registered?

YG06 LFB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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