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YK56 ZFX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,338 mi
Last recorded106,338 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,338 miles

Rear flexi brake hoses perishing/cracking

Rear tyre approaching wear bars will soon need changing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 106,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Rear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,083 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,658 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,295 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 ZFX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

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

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