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YD56 HLV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 66,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 62,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working 1 nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

full length undertrays fitted

n/s/f pad wear wire not located in brake pad

Fail 5 Aug 2022 56,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

full length undertrays fitted

n/s/f pad wear wire not located in brake pad

tyre monitor on

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,232 miles

front brake pad wear wire not located in brake pad

full length under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,602 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both , between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,810 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,873 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 25,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,195 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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YD56 HLV 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 YD56 HLV, 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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YD56 HLV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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