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YD56 ZBZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,835 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 126,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 111,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,814 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,149 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 50,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,695 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,449 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 ZBZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZBZ, 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 YD56 ZBZ registered?

YD56 ZBZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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