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GY56 WYL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 WYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 83,307 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 81,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 78,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 78,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,257 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre pipe corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,656 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 15 Oct 2018 70,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,540 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outside edges wearing on both front tyres.

Rear washer inop.

Service due

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,647 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,622 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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GY56 WYL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY56 WYL, 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 GY56 WYL registered?

GY56 WYL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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