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YH06 RKJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,513 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside large crack in windscreen ,outside swept area

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying to edge of belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,883 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 78,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,273 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator broken

brake warning light on

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,223 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

Nearside Front brake wear indicator broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,937 miles

windscreen cracked n/s upper but not in swepped area

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,961 miles

o/s/r tyre has 2mm tread

windscreen is cracked but not with a perscribed area

Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,939 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,201 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,722 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,027 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 28,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,573 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth is on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

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 RKJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

YH06 RKJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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