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BL56 BJY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 108,920 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,812 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,569 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 96,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 92,384 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,193 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 84,423 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 84,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,448 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,417 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,466 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,358 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,573 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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BL56 BJY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL56 BJY, 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 BL56 BJY registered?

BL56 BJY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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