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WG56 NHY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 NHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,849 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,572 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The fuel cap seal is deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2020 35,059 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,660 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 20,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,808 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,035 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,570 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 15,813 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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WG56 NHY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 WG56 NHY, 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

How do I check the history of WG56 NHY?

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What year was WG56 NHY registered?

WG56 NHY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is WG56 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 NHY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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