MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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
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)
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)
Front brake discs wearing thin
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
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
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
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
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
front brake pads getting worn
nsr tyre worn 2.5mm
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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