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YF55 YWB

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,306 mi
Last recorded70,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,306 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,306 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,370 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket is detached

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,598 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,376 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,041 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 21,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,844 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2009 17,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 12,300 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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YF55 YWB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF55 YWB, 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 YF55 YWB registered?

YF55 YWB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is YF55 YWB safe to buy?

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