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YG56 WNM

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,802 mi
Last recorded165,802 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 WNM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 165,802 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,749 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield slightly loose

drivers external handle sticks sometimes

nearside headlamp has condensation inside but light intensity is ok

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 154,749 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust heatshield slightly loose

drivers external handle sticks sometimes

nearside headlamp has condensation inside but light intensity is ok

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,230 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 142,230 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 133,471 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 133,451 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 133,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 129,925 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 127,604 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,835 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,699 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 111,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,730 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,730 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 92,356 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 92,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,719 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 30 Jan 2015 72,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,118 miles

front / rear brake sensor wires broken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,842 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 35,626 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,376 miles

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

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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YG56 WNM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG56 WNM, 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 YG56 WNM registered?

YG56 WNM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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