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YF56 JHY

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,231 mi
Last recorded133,231 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 JHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 133,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 121,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,553 miles

exhaust bracket broken - not insecure

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 96,717 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,443 miles

unable to inspect underside completely due to under under shields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,333 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect fully

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,886 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,961 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,031 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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YF56 JHY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red 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 YF56 JHY, 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 YF56 JHY registered?

YF56 JHY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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