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YH06 RYV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,418 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside front brake hoses surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

surface corrosion rear suspension sub-frame

Fail 14 Aug 2023 105,213 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside front brake hoses surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

surface corrosion rear suspension sub-frame

Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,472 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 82,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,760 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,760 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,390 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,979 miles

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,452 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,254 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 38,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,687 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 RYV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RYV, 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 RYV registered?

YH06 RYV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 RYV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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