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YG06 RDV

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,304 mi
Last recorded105,304 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 RDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,304 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 97,085 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 64,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 64,228 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 56,459 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,401 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,291 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,550 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,473 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,197 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 22,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,429 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 RDV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

YG06 RDV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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