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YK56 GXF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,452 mi
Last recorded60,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 60,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advises all discs have corrossion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,708 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 40,744 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,321 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 25 Aug 2009 27,388 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 GXF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK56 GXF, 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 YK56 GXF registered?

YK56 GXF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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