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YK56 GZR

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,740 mi
Last recorded101,740 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,578 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

nearside rear top hub bush slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,913 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,913 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,085 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,338 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 GZR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK56 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

YK56 GZR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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