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LF56 YGU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,956 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

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

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,446 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,446 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,675 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,835 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,323 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 23 Feb 2010 5,146 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,920 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 YGU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YGU, 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 LF56 YGU registered?

LF56 YGU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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