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YK06 MFA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 MFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,271 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,270 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,196 miles

front brake pads close to limit, o/s/f shocker slight seepage

Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,195 miles

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

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

front brake pads close to limit, o/s/f shocker slight seepage

Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,842 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush has slight play on ATL, bonnet stiff to open

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,339 miles

service light on dash

Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

service light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,765 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,516 miles

brakes slightly coated with corrosion. dring is required. braking not affected

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,064 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 23,064 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,264 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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YK06 MFA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK06 MFA, 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 YK06 MFA registered?

YK06 MFA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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