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LF56 YJY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,447 mi
Last recorded150,447 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 150,447 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2023 136,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 121,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,271 miles

under side of vehicle not fully inspected due to full covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under side of vehicle not fully inspected due to full covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,629 miles

Both front tyres have wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Nail in offside rear tyre

TPMS lamp on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,629 miles

Both front tyres have wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

TPMS lamp on.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,874 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,066 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 75,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

minor play in nsf upper strutmounting

stonechip in ns swept areaof screen,in limit

Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,944 miles

minor play in nsf upper strutmounting

stonechip in ns swept areaof screen,in limit

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges!

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,765 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges!

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,868 miles

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

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 YJY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

LF56 YJY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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