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YH56 FBU

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,789 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,710 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,965 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,921 miles

All tyres slighgtly perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,898 miles

Offside Rear cut in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,780 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 7,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,110 miles

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 FBU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FBU, 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 YH56 FBU registered?

YH56 FBU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is YH56 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 FBU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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