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YP56 YGT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,101 mi
Last recorded140,101 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 131,321 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service light on dashboard

Pass 12 Feb 2022 124,536 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,962 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 85,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,114 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 59,375 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend change rear brake pads as soon as possible

Fail 27 Dec 2012 50,878 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend change rear brake pads as soon as possible

Pass 27 Dec 2011 45,505 miles

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

o/s/ head lamp has slight condensation but not affecting light output or beam pattern at time of inspection

Fail 27 Dec 2011 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s/ head lamp has slight condensation but not affecting light output or beam pattern at time of inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,676 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 40,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,057 miles

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 YGT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YGT, 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 YGT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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