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YT56 JYA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,001 mi
Last recorded156,001 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 JYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 156,001 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 156,001 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 148,968 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 148,968 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,546 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust system

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arms bushes worn/perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror lens deteriated slightly resticting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 142,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion in general exhaust system

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arms bushes worn/perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror lens deteriated slightly resticting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 135,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept zone (may spread) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,603 miles

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

Front Brake hoses deteriated age cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked + small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 121,600 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hoses deteriated age cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked + small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

crack in screen but not in drivers view

Fail 21 Dec 2017 109,545 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

crack in screen but not in drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,559 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing in edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,268 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,322 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre worn on out side edge of tread

Pass 7 Aug 2010 34,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads wearing low. above min limit at present

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YT56 JYA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT56 JYA, 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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YT56 JYA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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