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YG06 RBY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 RBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,809 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 112,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise noise from top of steering column

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,566 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,868 miles

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

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

advise rear brake pads low advise front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,190 miles

advise front brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,492 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 27,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear tyres worn advise tracking possibly out

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,518 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 RBY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

YG06 RBY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is YG06 RBY safe to buy?

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