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YS55 RUH

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,064 mi
Last recorded53,064 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 RUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,064 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure lens and fitting point has broken (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 13 May 2016 37,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,523 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 27 May 2015 30,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,203 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 11,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,904 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 10,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front bumper damaged

nearside rear wheel rim damaged on inner

offside rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,037 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 RUH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YS55 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

YS55 RUH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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