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YP56 GGF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,384 mi
Last recorded103,384 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 GGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 103,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,009 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 63,005 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,494 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,739 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 45,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 41,120 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,064 miles

body damage to near/ front bumper

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,309 miles

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

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

Rear washer inop.

Service warning indicator on dash.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 31,309 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs wearing.

O/s number plate lamp dim.

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

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

Rear washer inop.

Service warning indicator on dash.

Slight wear both rear brake discs.

Windscreen drain aways full of leaves.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,188 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 23,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YP56 GGF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YP56 GGF, 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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YP56 GGF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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