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YP56 TUW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,979 mi
Last recorded110,979 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 TUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,979 miles

Offside door mirror glass is starting to discolour

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside door mirror glass is starting to discolour

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,655 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,147 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,397 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 35,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 16,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 16,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,856 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 15,856 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TUW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TUW, 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 YP56 TUW registered?

YP56 TUW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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