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YG56 OEL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,145 mi
Last recorded117,145 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,853 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,465 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,025 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 55,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,671 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,128 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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YG56 OEL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG56 OEL, 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 YG56 OEL registered?

YG56 OEL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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