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YD56 YFF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,328 mi
Last recorded100,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 YFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,845 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 88,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,349 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,509 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 42,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake disc pitted and worn on inner face

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,336 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT WEAR OUTEWR EDGE OF TREAD.

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 15 Nov 2011 27,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,283 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,010 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 YFF 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 90%.

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 YFF, 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 YD56 YFF registered?

YD56 YFF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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