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YH56 KGP

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,021 mi
Last recorded71,021 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 KGP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,021 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 56,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 49,911 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,083 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 26,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YH56 KGP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH56 KGP registered?

YH56 KGP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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