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SF55 YLV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,827 mi
Last recorded122,827 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 122,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 102,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,381 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 81,725 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,796 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,542 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,541 miles

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

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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SF55 YLV 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 80%.

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 SF55 YLV, 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 SF55 YLV registered?

SF55 YLV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is SF55 YLV safe to buy?

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