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VN56 YLG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,758 mi
Last recorded74,758 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,072 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 64,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,961 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 58,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 46,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dsc warning lamp lit

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,410 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,675 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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VN56 YLG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN56 YLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 YLG registered?

VN56 YLG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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