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YH56 PBZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs also lipped (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap washer starting to crack

Fuel flap loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre sidewall also perished 195/55/16 RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking 195/55/16 RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

Rear brake pipes painted, unable to fully inspect

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,918 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 58,219 miles

offside front tyre cracking on tread

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 May 2015 58,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,305 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,684 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 PBZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YH56 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

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