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YD56 XLV

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,795 mi
Last recorded161,795 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 XLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 161,795 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 161,795 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel internal (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 145,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 127,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper petrol body cover slight damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,327 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged on both sides (slight cracking) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,325 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged on both sides (slight cracking) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,602 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Benefit given to presenter (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,861 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,740 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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YD56 XLV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YD56 XLV, 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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YD56 XLV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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