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YE56 NNJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 152,036 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

both rear tyres wearing close to the limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2022 148,704 miles

exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 17 Aug 2022 148,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 8 Mar 2021 143,686 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 143,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2018 134,558 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake efficiency only just met minimum standards

Pass 2 Sep 2017 127,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 127,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 118,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve losing pressure

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

Fail 14 May 2015 118,604 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre valve losing pressure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,407 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,357 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,226 miles

all brake pipes have surface corosion

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,739 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 77,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,271 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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YE56 NNJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE56 NNJ, 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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YE56 NNJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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