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LF56 YBC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,784 mi
Last recorded86,784 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 86,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

damage on rear bumper and boot lid

Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,545 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,850 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,251 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,595 miles

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,570 miles

all tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and low tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,318 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,700 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,478 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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LF56 YBC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LF56 YBC, 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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LF56 YBC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is LF56 YBC safe to buy?

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