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YH56 YKM

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,401 mi
Last recorded92,401 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 YKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both rear brake hoses to calipers

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,039 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,135 miles

n/s washer weak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 31,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,788 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,450 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 YKM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 YKM registered?

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

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