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YK56 GHY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 GHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 123,015 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 123,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 109,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 109,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,419 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 78,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,623 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking on both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 76,623 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking on both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,550 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,026 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,026 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,959 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,035 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,426 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,092 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 GHY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YK56 GHY, 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 YK56 GHY registered?

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

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