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YG06 NZW

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 170,835 miles

Rear both flexi brake pipes slightly perished

Rear subframe area showing corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 163,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 163,481 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,414 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,151 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 146,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 137,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2019 127,030 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 127,030 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 118,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 110,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 101,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 93,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,002 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer edge and on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,830 miles

front pads approx 4.5mm

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear pads approx 5mm

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,590 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,467 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,991 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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YG06 NZW 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 YG06 NZW, 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 YG06 NZW registered?

YG06 NZW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is YG06 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 NZW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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