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WG56 JYT

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 85,716 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front ball joint play

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

Rear diff noisey

Fail 7 Aug 2018 85,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front ball joint play

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

Rear diff noisey

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,582 miles

Oil leak ()

windscreen damaged but doesn't affect the drivers view

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 62,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,493 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 56,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,887 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,882 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,438 miles

airbag light on and airbag insecure

repair to nearside inner cill

traction control lamp and brake waring lamp on

under tray insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2009 20,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

airbag light on and airbag insecure

repair to nearside inner cill

traction control lamp and brake waring lamp on

under tray insecure

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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WG56 JYT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WG56 JYT, 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 WG56 JYT registered?

WG56 JYT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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