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YS55 KSJ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,387 mi
Last recorded84,387 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 72,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective SECOND FROM REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 64,693 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 cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 64,693 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap perished.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap perished.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 43,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 43,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 40,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 33,340 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 31,587 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 31,534 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,080 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)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,592 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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YS55 KSJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YS55 KSJ, 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 YS55 KSJ registered?

YS55 KSJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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