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YM06 CAV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 CAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 136,016 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 136,016 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smokes too bad (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel rim loose cover slips (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,631 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2024 135,631 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2023 134,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 129,266 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

engine fan belt fraying/soaked in oil

oil leaks engine

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,524 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 123,512 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,737 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perishing

plastic cover fitted to n/s and o/s outer sills

plastic under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2019 112,737 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake deteriorating

n/s/f tyre perishing

plastic cover fitted to n/s and o/s outer sills

plastic under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,270 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,856 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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YM06 CAV 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 76.2%.

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 YM06 CAV, 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 YM06 CAV registered?

YM06 CAV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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