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BV56 YPF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,873 mi
Last recorded177,873 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 177,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,813 miles

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

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

Rear diff has a small oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,059 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge is corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge is corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge is corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge is corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Jan 2014 69,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,008 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,126 miles

n/s front washer poor

plastic cover over outer sills

plastic covers under vechile

Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,472 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 38,462 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BV56 YPF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV56 YPF, 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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BV56 YPF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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