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YT06 RKA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 RKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 92,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 92,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 91,122 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,892 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear + o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

tyre pressure monitor light shows fault

Fail 18 Oct 2019 88,892 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear + o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

tyre pressure monitor light shows fault

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,225 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,225 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,113 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 80,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,600 miles

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

Oil leak

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,600 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,430 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 71,430 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,818 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,969 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

tracktion control light on

Fail 23 Oct 2013 63,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake warning light on

tracktion control light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 35,419 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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YT06 RKA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YT06 RKA, 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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YT06 RKA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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