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YR06 BGY

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 BGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 92,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing (centre of tyre ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,025 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing (centre of tyre ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,803 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,792 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,372 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,121 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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YR06 BGY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR06 BGY, 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 YR06 BGY registered?

YR06 BGY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is YR06 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR06 BGY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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