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YR56 PLN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 PLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 75,587 miles

engine oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 May 2025 75,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 67,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,709 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 56,709 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 42,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 42,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,239 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,912 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 PLN 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 84.2%.

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 PLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR56 PLN?

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What year was YR56 PLN registered?

YR56 PLN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is YR56 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 PLN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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