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HY56 PYV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 PYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts NOT to cord - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has cuts NOT to cord - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,069 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 85,069 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,503 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,042 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,512 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Brake Discs Worn

Minor Chip In Top Of Windscreen

Offside Front Deteriorated & Close To Legal Limit

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Under Trays & Under Floor Covers, Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer Of Central 3/4 Tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Both Brake Discs Worn

Minor Chip In Top Of Windscreen

Offside Front Deteriorated & Close To Legal Limit

Rear Both Brake Discs Slight Wear

Under Trays & Under Floor Covers, Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,325 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,198 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 20,180 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 15,553 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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HY56 PYV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HY56 PYV, 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 HY56 PYV registered?

HY56 PYV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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