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LF56 YJG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,822 mi
Last recorded116,822 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 YJG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,822 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 116,822 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Non run on flat tyre fitted

Retaining nuts missing and corroded from exhaust system

Fail 19 Aug 2019 104,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine misfire

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Retaining nuts missing and corroded from exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,988 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,589 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight buckle

Offside Rear wheel has play

all brake flexis cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2014 80,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,697 miles

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

offside front tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,572 miles

nearside front tyre is perished/cracked

offside front tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2011 66,797 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 66,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,333 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,166 miles

N/S/F WHEEL RIM AND TYRE DAMAGED

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 YJG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LF56 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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