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YH56 KTL

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,493 mi
Last recorded95,493 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,964 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 57,780 miles

Nearside nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside rear brake hose deteriorated

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside rear brake hose deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,953 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and split between tread.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner adge and on 3mm.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 36,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and split between tread.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner adge and on 3mm.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing outer edges and perrished.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and wearing low on 3mm.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,892 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 KTL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey 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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

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

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