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YH56 VWC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,442 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 99,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,727 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears badly scrubbed and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 96,724 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears badly scrubbed and very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,072 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 94,072 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,556 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 84,936 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Parking Brake Warning Lamp Illuminated Indicating Fault

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

Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2017 81,748 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 81,743 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,300 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 61,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2013 61,237 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,308 miles

front brake pads getting worn

nsr tyre worn 2.5mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,655 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 VWC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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