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YH56 LSU

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,246 mi
Last recorded170,246 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 LSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 170,246 miles

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

Offside Front condensation in light

Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,261 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 150,251 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 148,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 148,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,607 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 136,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split down to cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split down to cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake been hot ,at some point

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,014 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 122,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 115,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,907 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,354 miles

Brake pad warning light on dashboard

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,354 miles

Brake pad warning light on dashboard

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,391 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,311 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,311 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,097 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

dsc warning lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,394 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres distorted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LSU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YH56 LSU, 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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YH56 LSU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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