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YG56 WOV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,152 mi
Last recorded122,152 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,152 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,669 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,362 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 116,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake Discs Rusty

Rear Brake Discs Rusty

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,928 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 111,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 105,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes pass and advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,928 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre deep cut on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen has scratches all over

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and deep cut inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre deep cut on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen has scratches all over

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inbetween flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake pipe plastic coating coming off

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe plastic coating coming off

Pass 24 Sep 2014 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,595 miles

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

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

buckles to both front alloy wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,149 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,733 miles

front pads approx 5mm

rear pads approx 3.5mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,881 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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YG56 WOV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WOV, 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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YG56 WOV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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