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YH06 RCO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,724 mi
Last recorded144,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 144,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 134,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer in hub (the arm with the spring and shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 107,575 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 May 2018 106,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2017 100,105 miles

Oil leak Oil filler cap and possibly sump gasket. ()

Pass 11 May 2016 93,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 84,252 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 70,760 miles

Both front tyres getting low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre close to wear bands

some play front drop links

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,803 miles

offside front tyre feathering inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre close to wear bands

some play front drop links

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,899 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,878 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner pads appear low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,826 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,709 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,722 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 14,722 miles

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

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

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 RCO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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