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YT56 VYM

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,122 mi
Last recorded67,122 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,042 miles

engine and under cover obscuring components.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 47,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,962 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,945 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,945 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,271 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 16,693 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 VYM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYM, 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 YT56 VYM registered?

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

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