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SP56 YTM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,313 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,591 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,193 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,428 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside headlight beam image only just visable

on retest nearside headlight beam image only just visable

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2020 79,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside headlight beam image only just visable

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 72,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,352 miles

Exhaust nuts corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexi perished

Offside Front Brake flexi perished

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2018 65,247 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust nuts corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexi perished

Offside Front Brake flexi perished

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,591 miles

Both front tyres wearing around outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has a nick out of the sidewall, no cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing around outer edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall , no cords showing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills have covers on

underside of car has covers on

Fail 28 Jul 2009 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills have covers on

underside of car has covers on

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 YTM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SP56 YTM, 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 SP56 YTM registered?

SP56 YTM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is SP56 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 YTM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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