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YG56 EYC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,784 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat being fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2020 99,782 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat being fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,101 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 59,761 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 43,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

both front wiper blades smear slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear screenwash inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

both front wiper blades smear slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear screenwash inoperative

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,893 miles

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

n/s o/s front wiper blades noisy

rear washer inop

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,725 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,730 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

slight travel handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

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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YG56 EYC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YG56 EYC, 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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YG56 EYC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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