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YY06 DDJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,970 mi
Last recorded108,970 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,970 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 108,970 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 76,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,244 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,443 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 31,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,376 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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YY06 DDJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY06 DDJ, 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 YY06 DDJ registered?

YY06 DDJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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