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YG56 ZLU

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 82,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On sub frame from flexi to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,450 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))

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 7 Sep 2022 71,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 64,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,659 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 57,565 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,807 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,844 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,983 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 ZLU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG56 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

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

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