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YR56 YJB

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 126,021 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 117,305 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,065 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,162 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 93,162 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,075 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,630 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 47,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,640 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 26,639 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,839 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 18,838 miles

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

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

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 YJB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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