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YK56 XGR

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,203 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front connections to brakes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake Pad wear sensor insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake Pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 55,745 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,360 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,418 miles

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 XGR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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