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YK56 HLW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,255 mi
Last recorded108,255 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 HLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,255 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 101,584 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 89,542 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake warning light on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 73,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,185 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broken / warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,185 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broken, brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,185 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor broken, brake warning light on

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,413 miles

brake warning light on

n/s/f brake sensor broke

tyre pressure light on

Fail 19 Jun 2015 60,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light on

n/s/f brake sensor broke

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,663 miles

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,363 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,363 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,997 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,585 miles

Nearside headlamp slighty insecure, aim not affected

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlamp slighty insecure, aim not affected

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

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 HLW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

YK56 HLW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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