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YN56 VLA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,089 mi
Last recorded151,089 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 151,089 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 151,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 143,847 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 143,742 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 124,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside offside and nearside rears, from hoses to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose and corroded around fuel tank area

Fail 3 Nov 2018 124,442 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside offside and nearside rears, from hoses to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose and corroded around fuel tank area

handbrake on the nearside, half the performance than the offside

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,566 miles

nearside rear jacking point missing.

TPMS light illuminated.

Battery suspect

Brake pad warning light illuminated, nearside front wear indicator damaged.

Exhaust system corroded, heatshields insecure, front downpipe flange nuts corroded.

Front tyres deteriorated/perishing, worn on inside edges, devoid of tread.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear ABS rings, evidence of contact with speed sensors.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb replaced 382 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)

nearside rear jacking point missing.

rear hatch release sticking.

rear wiper deteriorated/rear wash inoperative.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb replaced 382 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)

nearside rear jacking point missing.

rear hatch release sticking.

rear wiper deteriorated/rear wash inoperative.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,358 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,747 miles

Moisture in O/S headlamp

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,070 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,070 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,035 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YN56 VLA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN56 VLA, 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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YN56 VLA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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