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YA55 PCX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 PCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 91,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine man light on remove items from mirror covers and trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,602 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage on offside sill and door and nearside door

offside front tyre not run flat

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

damage on offside sill and door and nearside door

offside front tyre not run flat

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CONTAMINATED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,105 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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YA55 PCX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 YA55 PCX, 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 YA55 PCX registered?

YA55 PCX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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