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YG56 WEP

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,124 mi
Last recorded101,124 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 88,468 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 88,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 78,743 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 78,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,055 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,296 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,754 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 31,754 miles

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

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 WEP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 WEP registered?

YG56 WEP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is YG56 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 WEP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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