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FY56 UAG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 UAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 97,900 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 94,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,906 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,906 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,668 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 86,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,049 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 81,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 75,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 75,485 miles

Headlamp aim not tested bonnet closed (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

bonnet not opening not allowing full inspection of engine bay components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 71,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,426 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,295 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,936 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 21,149 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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FY56 UAG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY56 UAG, 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 FY56 UAG registered?

FY56 UAG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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