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YR56 PFX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,193 mi
Last recorded70,193 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,384 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,238 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

water leak into battery compartment in boot

Pass 17 May 2012 39,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre deflation warning lamp on indicating possible fault

Pass 19 May 2011 30,314 miles

sill covers & undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,654 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 PFX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

YR56 PFX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YR56 PFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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