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CE56 YRL

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,435 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 105,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 104,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 92,140 miles

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

Steering stiff

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,829 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,360 miles

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

brake warning light on

offside front disc corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

park brake 18%

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s+ o/s/f brake hose deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,455 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,043 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 12,243 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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CE56 YRL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CE56 YRL, 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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CE56 YRL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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