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CV56 YGG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,910 mi
Last recorded98,910 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 YGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tpms lamp showing fault (pre 2012)

Fail 1 Feb 2022 98,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Tpms lamp showing fault (pre 2012)

Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,588 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 87,859 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 84,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,211 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 81,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

emissions not tested brake readings not tested

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,260 miles

engine under trays fitted

sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,260 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,990 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight cracking to nearside and offside rear tyres

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,884 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight cracking to nearside and offside rear tyres

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,643 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,751 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,454 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,616 miles

light scratches on front screen

restricted view on underside of vehicle due to floor and engine undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 16,581 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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CV56 YGG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CV56 YGG, 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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CV56 YGG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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