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YG06 XER

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,348 mi
Last recorded137,348 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 135,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 135,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Markef yellow 2x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes after flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside slight misting offside limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine slightly misfiring

exhaust heatshield not fully secure

tpms illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,901 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,833 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,565 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,805 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs have corrosion on faces

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,291 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs have corrosion on faces

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,600 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 28,990 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 28,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,055 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 XER is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XER, 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 XER registered?

YG06 XER is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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