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YK56 ZCZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,737 mi
Last recorded42,737 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,737 miles

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge & wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2012 37,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 22 May 2012 37,457 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 18 May 2011 30,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 30,973 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,979 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 ZCZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 ZCZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK56 ZCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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