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YY56 RZU

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,130 mi
Last recorded100,130 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread distorted (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Door misaligned but can still be opened and closed

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,516 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 84,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,121 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2018 74,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,409 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 61,088 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,277 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,684 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)

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2010 16,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,392 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 RZU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

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