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YH56 FOP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FOP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,030 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 113,026 miles

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn near limit and nail in tread inner sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,576 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 102,576 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm - Inner edge worn /bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working No wiring to lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm - Inner edge worn /bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,878 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,910 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

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 30 Dec 2011 57,347 miles

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

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

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 28 Aug 2010 41,561 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 15 Jul 2009 17,036 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 FOP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FOP, 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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YH56 FOP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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