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YR56 HXY

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,782 mi
Last recorded132,782 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 HXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 132,782 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,400 miles

Central Front Lower engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 108,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower engine under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 100,870 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,174 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bulged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre bulged on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,013 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,475 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 HXY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HXY, 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 HXY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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