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YH56 YKV

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,898 mi
Last recorded106,898 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 YKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,358 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 Corners to Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,408 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,326 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change now on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change now on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change now on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change now on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,084 miles

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Sep 2018 91,063 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2017 82,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,760 miles

wiper blades perished

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wiper blades perished

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,895 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,739 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2013 52,556 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 52,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,411 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits on inner edges recomend attention

front pads look low unable to view fully

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 38,734 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,598 miles

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

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 YKV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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