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YG56 UHV

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,620 mi
Last recorded89,620 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 UHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bulb failure light on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Aug 2024 89,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250/55r16w run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bulb failure light on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16C 91H RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,206 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 76,206 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,389 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from rear flexi to n/s/r wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from rear flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly due to age (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly due to age (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 43,730 miles

All four alloys slightly corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,492 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,492 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 29,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,732 miles

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

Wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UHV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

YG56 UHV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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