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YB56 CXL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 CXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 124,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 124,980 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 117,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,005 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 85,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 72,665 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,451 miles

Centre Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,836 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,532 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,265 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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YB56 CXL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB56 CXL, 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 YB56 CXL registered?

YB56 CXL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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