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YF56 PRV

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,243 mi
Last recorded92,243 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 PRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,243 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 92,034 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 92,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,052 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,418 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency just met may need further adjustment

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,693 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail inside it-rack play-o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,693 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 sidelights flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp insecure o/s (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre has a nail inside it-rack play-o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,667 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,060 miles

brake pipes surface rust

headlight aims on bottom limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,591 miles

both front tyres wearing low

n/s aim just in limit

Fail 22 Sep 2011 34,591 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing low

n/s aim just in limit

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,468 miles

both headlights have different colour

nearside rear lights lense hasc a crack

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear pads low

underneath car covered

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,515 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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YF56 PRV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 YF56 PRV, 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 YF56 PRV registered?

YF56 PRV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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