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YG56 WBN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,146 mi
Last recorded168,146 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 WBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 168,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 142,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,520 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hose perished & cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel cap seal perished & cracked

Rear rear suspension bed corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 136,520 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hose perished & cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel cap seal perished & cracked

Rear rear suspension bed corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,234 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 17 Nov 2016 113,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,731 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads are near wear sensor but still ok

front exhaust is only holding on with 1 nut , 2 are missing / threads are poor and rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2016 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads are near wear sensor but still ok

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust is only holding on with 1 nut , 2 are missing / threads are poor and rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,587 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,029 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 3 Sep 2013 94,607 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 13 Sep 2012 86,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,682 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 76,643 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,780 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 WBN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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