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YE56 WVJ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,616 mi
Last recorded105,616 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,616 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 105,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,492 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 90,153 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,646 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 74,544 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,987 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,608 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 50,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,557 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 38,502 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,994 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,920 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 16,774 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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YE56 WVJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE56 WVJ, 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 YE56 WVJ registered?

YE56 WVJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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