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YH06 WUL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,140 mi
Last recorded167,140 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 167,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 167,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 155,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 155,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,902 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 139,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,915 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,946 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,300 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,559 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear jacking point block missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,297 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 WUL 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 71.4%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

YH06 WUL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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