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YK06 SOH

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 SOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 114,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,487 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring componenet's

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover /under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 68,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover /under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted /under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,570 miles

slight buckle nsf wheel

Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,570 miles

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

slight buckle nsf wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,216 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 32,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers under engine not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,132 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 SOH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold 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 YK06 SOH, 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 YK06 SOH registered?

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

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