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YK56 HTD

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,383 mi
Last recorded124,383 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,383 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,769 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 111,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,237 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 97,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,525 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45 R17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 91V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45 R17 91V (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,495 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 HTD 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 HTD, 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 HTD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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