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YG06 PGV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,154 mi
Last recorded98,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 PGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,612 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 76,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,103 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,598 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,978 miles

Windcreen washers are slightly weak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,321 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 PGV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

YG06 PGV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is YG06 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 PGV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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