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YY56 JKX

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,631 mi
Last recorded107,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 JKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 107,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,860 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 90,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,121 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 87,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,474 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 59,449 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 59,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,855 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 39,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 39,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,763 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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YY56 JKX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY56 JKX, 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 YY56 JKX registered?

YY56 JKX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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