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YS06 VTU

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 VTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2024 105,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,122 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 92,545 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,441 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,431 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,702 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 69,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,423 miles

offside front tyre worn inner / outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,182 miles

Nearside tyres outer sidewalls worn

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside tyres outer sidewalls worn

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,685 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,944 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,771 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,599 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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YS06 VTU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YS06 VTU, 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 YS06 VTU registered?

YS06 VTU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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