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YH06 LJF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,614 mi
Last recorded109,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 LJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,614 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,237 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,703 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,592 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r lower marker lamp inop

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,765 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,672 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,529 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks in around sidewalls.

both rear tyres wearing slightly low(3-4mm).

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,235 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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YH06 LJF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YH06 LJF, 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 YH06 LJF registered?

YH06 LJF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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