MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on inner pad ADVISE change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on inner pad ADVISE change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front brake pad warning wire broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer-edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer-edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both Front Tyre Valves Are Deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)
Engine management Light On
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item
Both Front Tyre Valves Are Deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)
Engine management Light On
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake pads are worn
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake pads are worn
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL55 UBV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YL55 UBV, 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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YL55 UBV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2006.
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