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YK56 GWU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,013 mi
Last recorded119,013 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,013 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 119,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,055 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,055 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 106,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,035 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,638 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 94,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,980 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,277 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 74,277 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,907 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,820 miles

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,180 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,149 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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YK56 GWU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK56 GWU, 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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YK56 GWU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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