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YK56 XHE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front TPMS lamp on showing fault

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just met with legal limit strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 75,686 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front TPMS lamp on showing fault

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides just met with legal limit strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,769 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,658 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 67,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,292 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 41,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,912 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,869 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 XHE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 XHE, 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 XHE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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