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YH06 NWZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,448 mi
Last recorded107,448 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 107,448 miles

Fuel cap o ring perished.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,706 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan gasket slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,721 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,288 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,953 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,678 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,612 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,849 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 NWZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NWZ, 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 YH06 NWZ registered?

YH06 NWZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is YH06 NWZ safe to buy?

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