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YR56 PLX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,543 mi
Last recorded115,543 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,543 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted. all underbody corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 115,543 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody tray fitted. all underbody corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,871 miles

engine oil leak present

Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,870 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil leak present

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,840 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn mark in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,784 miles

Both front tyres perished and nearside rear

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,488 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,501 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 47,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,598 miles

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

advise number plates

low tread on nsr inner edge

under trays fitted to floor visual check only

Fail 12 Nov 2014 40,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise number plates

low tread on nsr inner edge

under trays fitted to floor visual check only

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,977 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 26,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,005 miles

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

under trays fitted to floor pans unable to check components visual check only

Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,199 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 PLX 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 68.4%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

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