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YK56 TJX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,461 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,936 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,936 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,993 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,993 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,225 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,377 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,632 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre has nail in tread and 2mm tread

osf tyre edge scrubbed outer

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,444 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,174 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 TJX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

YK56 TJX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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