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YY56 NSZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,884 mi
Last recorded91,884 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 NSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 91,884 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHED

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,875 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 77,842 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,974 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 71,722 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,478 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 21 Sep 2015 69,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer 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 26 Sep 2014 64,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,577 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,577 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,897 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,112 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 NSZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY56 NSZ, 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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YY56 NSZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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