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YY06 VJO

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,218 mi
Last recorded58,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 VJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,218 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 58,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,312 miles

2x rear indicator bulbs discolored slightly

front brake discs slightly corroded and rear discs badly corroded on inner face

front reg plate unfixed slightly

noise on start up from engine possibly starter motor

oil leak from gearbox area

trims fitted on engine and unerside of vehicle so unable to fully see all testable items

various chips in front screan

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,312 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

2x rear indicator bulbs discolored slightly

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded and rear discs badly corroded on inner face

front reg plate unfixed slightly

noise on start up from engine possibly starter motor

oil leak from gearbox area

trims fitted on engine and unerside of vehicle so unable to fully see all testable items

various chips in front screan

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,124 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 43,858 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,574 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,574 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,635 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,568 miles

both front & rear brake discs have surface corrosion

offside front outer sidewall has a cut /may have been repaired

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VJO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY06 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

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

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