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YG56 OEP

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 OEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Various bushes worn and various components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 106,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Coil spring corroded both rear corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp on.tpms lamp on/red indicating malfunction

various components corroded.various bushes worn.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

various components corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre worn o/edge

Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,822 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f tyre worn o/edge

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,700 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 51,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,515 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 32,515 miles

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,516 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,287 miles

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 6 Oct 2009 13,723 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 OEP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YG56 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

YG56 OEP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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