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YK56 GHG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,009 mi
Last recorded58,009 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 58,009 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 58,009 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,052 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side, rubber starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,079 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 54,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,966 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 51,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 50,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 50,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,706 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 26,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,733 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,631 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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YK56 GHG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK56 GHG, 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 YK56 GHG registered?

YK56 GHG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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