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YX06 VLF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 VLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 105,716 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 101,452 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear parking brake performance low

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear sub frame corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,417 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear brake ferrules corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,877 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse pipe running to offside brake from nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,415 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,847 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 66,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,344 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,866 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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YX06 VLF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YX06 VLF, 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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YX06 VLF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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