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YH56 KFL

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

113,685 mi
Last recorded113,685 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 113,685 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,887 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,038 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,448 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,218 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,218 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 41,992 miles

some wear on edges of front tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,828 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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YH56 KFL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YH56 KFL, 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 YH56 KFL registered?

YH56 KFL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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