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WJ56 YJX

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,610 mi
Last recorded141,610 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 YJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear near rear sub fame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts badly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing hose to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both side rear ABS rings on drive shafts corroded and marked (1.6 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 133,005 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer rose joint badly worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear upper arm inner bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both side rear ABS rings on drive shafts corroded and marked (1.6 (e))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine fault code light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,271 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hose to callipers perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off and 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 128,271 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hose to callipers perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off and 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,259 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 123,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,283 miles

BRAKE PADS WIRE LOOSE

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,950 miles

front inner pads getting low

play in steering uj

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,906 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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WJ56 YJX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey 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 WJ56 YJX, 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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WJ56 YJX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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