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YL06 FAA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,786 mi
Last recorded156,786 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL06 FAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 9 Feb 2026 156,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 149,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear subframe

oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 31 Jan 2024 138,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear subframe

oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis rails and both rear subframe brackets

rear inner pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2023 128,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis rails and both rear subframe brackets

Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,342 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated not showing canvas when inspected (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated not showing canvas when inspected (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,679 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on the outside edge still legal when inspected

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

front wiper blades a bit smeary

Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,563 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

eml on dash misfire detected

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,052 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,988 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,000 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 44,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,343 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,549 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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YL06 FAA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL06 FAA, 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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YL06 FAA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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