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YH56 SBX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,401 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 90,400 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,466 miles

Slight play in both rear bottom ball joints

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak form the gearbox

Fail 27 Mar 2014 68,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diff bearings noisey and rough

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

diff bearings noisey and rough

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 63,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,771 miles

osf tyre has large cuts to rim protector edge

traction control warning light lit

Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre has large cuts to rim protector edge

traction control warning light lit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,173 miles

nsf tyre has several cuts to outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jan 2010 29,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,176 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 SBX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

YH56 SBX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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