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YL55 HJZ

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 HJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2020 73,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 1.6mm marked cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 1.6mm marked cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking reservoir overflowing during emissions test (2.1.5 (a))

Central exhaust bracket snapped system still secure

Pass 30 Jan 2019 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,864 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,103 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 56,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,937 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,575 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,806 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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YL55 HJZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 YL55 HJZ, 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 YL55 HJZ registered?

YL55 HJZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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