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YR06 YLN

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,484 mi
Last recorded136,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 135,596 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 135,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,458 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 135,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated tyre perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder and perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyrre 3 mm tread and perished

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables

Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 120,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,489 miles

Bodywork heavily damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

O/S rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Bodywork heavily damaged.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

O/S rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,361 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 90,946 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flex-hoses perishing

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2013 73,439 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flex-hoses perishing

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,055 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,482 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 62,474 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 38,121 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,960 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 YLN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR06 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

YR06 YLN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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