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YH56 BSZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,390 mi
Last recorded71,390 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 71,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets not providing sufficient fluid but enough to clear windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,251 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 May 2017 46,006 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 31,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 31,861 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,627 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 8,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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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YH56 BSZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH56 BSZ, 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 YH56 BSZ registered?

YH56 BSZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is YH56 BSZ safe to buy?

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