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EF56 YLV

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 YLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,219 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,591 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 May 2014 57,091 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,648 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 31,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,651 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,080 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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EF56 YLV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF56 YLV, 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 EF56 YLV registered?

EF56 YLV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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