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H4 YHG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,885 mi
Last recorded75,885 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 YHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 73,154 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 70,699 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 68,144 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 66,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 64,437 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,036 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edges/outer walls (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,116 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 55,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 53,225 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 50,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2014 50,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 37,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 22,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,229 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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H4 YHG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H4 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 YHG registered?

H4 YHG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is H4 YHG safe to buy?

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