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YG56 ZKY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,523 mi
Last recorded107,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,523 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

front & rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

interior/rear view mirror insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front & rear brake discs corroded

front & rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

interior/rear view mirror insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2019 107,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front & rear brake discs corroded

brake warning lamp on dash

front & rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

interior/rear view mirror insecure

suspect car should be fitted with a rear anti roll bar

Pass 2 May 2017 103,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,299 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,313 miles

Oil leak

all four brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2011 62,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all four brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,807 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,351 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)

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

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 ZKY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

YG56 ZKY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YG56 ZKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 ZKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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