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YA55 VLO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,170 mi
Last recorded117,170 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 VLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 117,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 109,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,704 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,683 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,060 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 91,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,954 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,850 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Dec 2014 79,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,506 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,390 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 VLO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YA55 VLO, 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 YA55 VLO registered?

YA55 VLO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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