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AE56 YLB

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,104 mi
Last recorded104,104 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,068 miles

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

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

both rear wheel rims slightly bent

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,606 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both o/s n/s (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,127 miles

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

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,732 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,509 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,940 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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AE56 YLB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE56 YLB, 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 AE56 YLB registered?

AE56 YLB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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