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YH56 YKP

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,311 mi
Last recorded204,311 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 204,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 201,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 196,951 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 186,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 179,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 170,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 163,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 163,221 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 142,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 132,971 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 132,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,662 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,701 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 YKP 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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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