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YC56 XGF

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,512 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,051 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,656 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,167 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 74,167 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,788 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,933 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,374 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,407 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,130 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,986 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 30,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,076 miles

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

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

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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YC56 XGF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC56 XGF, 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 YC56 XGF registered?

YC56 XGF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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