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YF55 YXM

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 15 Jan 2019 86,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 205/55 x 16 91 v rft

engine management light on dash

Fail 11 Jan 2017 77,558 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 205/55 x 16 91 v rft

engine management light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,602 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,702 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 YXM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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