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YY06 VJE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,352 mi
Last recorded102,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,352 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip,zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,614 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 81,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sholdert down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,601 miles

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

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

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

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,087 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,788 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 57,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,216 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,374 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,882 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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YY06 VJE 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 80%.

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 VJE, 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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YY06 VJE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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