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YF55 YTG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,867 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 89,899 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 89,898 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,780 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 89,780 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,151 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 83,151 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,975 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 58,015 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 58,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 42,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,445 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 13,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers underbody restricting access to some testable items

tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,728 miles

covers underbody restricting access to some testable items

tyre inflation warning light on

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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YF55 YTG 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 YF55 YTG, 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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YF55 YTG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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