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YR56 FKE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 FKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 73,881 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,552 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,553 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 55,552 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,022 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 52,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 49,546 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nsf and osf (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing low

osr tyre tread wearing around inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,406 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 19,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,404 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 8,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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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YR56 FKE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YR56 FKE, 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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YR56 FKE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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