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YS06 ZRF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,191 mi
Last recorded147,191 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 147,191 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 140,640 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 140,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,001 miles

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 138,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 130,819 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 123,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres close to limits

Fail 23 May 2018 123,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 27 Jan 2015 104,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,727 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 91,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,813 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 58,102 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,764 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,123 miles

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

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

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 ZRF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

YS06 ZRF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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