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YY56 RZV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 107,668 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,754 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 102,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction taken out by scanner , time of test ,, oxygen sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,090 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 94,442 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 90,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 88,243 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,630 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,630 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2017 76,458 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,739 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 63,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,618 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 56,611 miles

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

n/s front tyre waering on inside aqnd outside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,945 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 27,134 miles

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

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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YY56 RZV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

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

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