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YH56 YJN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,153 mi
Last recorded123,153 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 123,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,485 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,316 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,768 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,510 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,753 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,348 miles

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

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

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 YJN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

YH56 YJN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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