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YY06 VJJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 VJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,886 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,961 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,422 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre will not repair ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 57,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,338 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,402 miles

ADVISE:- o/s/f tyre cracking and worn on outer edge, o/s/r brake showing signs of been hot?.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,541 miles

offside front tyre cracking in tread, nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread (not reapirable)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,020 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 VJJ 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 93.8%.

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 VJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY06 VJJ registered?

YY06 VJJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for YY06 VJJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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