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YG55 VLS

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,524 mi
Last recorded122,524 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,524 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 122,523 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear broken lamp, sharp edges

Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,476 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F Brake flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 114,476 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F Brake flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Catalsyt (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold / Catalsyt (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 87,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 87,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,375 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,405 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,335 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 38,335 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,005 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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YG55 VLS 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 68.4%.

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 YG55 VLS, 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 YG55 VLS registered?

YG55 VLS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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