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YR56 EHE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 EHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 168,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 168,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 152,612 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,684 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 144,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 140,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,047 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 132,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,459 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp active

nearside and offside front tyres wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

nearside front windscreen wiper blade slight smearing in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,153 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,162 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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YR56 EHE 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 78.9%.

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 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 YR56 EHE, 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 YR56 EHE registered?

YR56 EHE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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