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SP56 YTL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,907 mi
Last recorded86,907 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,907 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Can just feel it through pedal also (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On sub-frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Can just feel it through pedal also (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both between pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both from pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 72,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both between pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both from pipes to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,320 miles

Both headlights faded.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perishing. 195/65/15 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,439 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 53,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,581 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 46,515 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,149 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,355 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,130 miles

Both nearside tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Fail 30 Jan 2010 13,992 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 13,992 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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SP56 YTL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 SP56 YTL, 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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SP56 YTL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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