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YL56 LHG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,310 mi
Last recorded81,310 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,235 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,854 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,304 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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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YL56 LHG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL56 LHG, 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 YL56 LHG registered?

YL56 LHG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is YL56 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL56 LHG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL56 LHG have outstanding finance?

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