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FL56 YDJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,178 mi
Last recorded142,178 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 131,422 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,970 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lights missing bulbs behind bumper

Fail 18 Aug 2022 124,970 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks fog lamp bulb behind bumper melting rear of bumper when switched on (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front fog lights missing bulbs behind bumper

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,906 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 112,822 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,850 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Cap Seal Minor Cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald On Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Under Shield Fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,850 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel Cap Seal Minor Cracking

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald On Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,018 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f

front brake pads visually low

rear brake pads visually low

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,331 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn inside borderline

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,731 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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FL56 YDJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL56 YDJ, 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 FL56 YDJ registered?

FL56 YDJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is FL56 YDJ safe to buy?

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