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YF56 USC

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,307 mi
Last recorded113,307 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 USC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,244 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,026 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 70,991 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 70,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,337 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

handbrake warning light on

rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 44,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside 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)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

handbrake warning light on

rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear centre seat belt buckle under seat base.Rear centre seat belt twisted under rear seat base.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,951 miles

Rear centre seat belt buckle under seat base.Rear centre seat belt twisted under rear seat base.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,062 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 USC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF56 USC, 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 USC registered?

YF56 USC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is YF56 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 USC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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