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YH06 LGE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,992 mi
Last recorded116,992 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2025 116,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2025 116,879 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,570 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 109,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 104,258 miles

Front exhaust flange fixings corroded

Nearside Rear suspension noise possible dry bush

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 104,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flange fixings corroded

Nearside Rear suspension noise possible dry bush

Offside Front headlight has condensation

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 96,230 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre soft

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre light on

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,014 miles

Front front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre /wearing at 2.3.mm now ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General surface corrosion to rear subframe

Rear Suspension bushes perishing but no excessive movement.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,250 miles

car as under trays

Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,349 miles

car as under trays

Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,785 miles

Rear tyres center treads 2/3m

car as under trays

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,852 miles

FRONT TYRES INNER OUTER TREAD EDGES WORN

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,852 miles

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

FRONT TYRES INNER OUTER TREAD EDGES WORN

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 36,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,902 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)

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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YH06 LGE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YH06 LGE, 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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YH06 LGE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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