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YK56 ZFY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,573 mi
Last recorded135,573 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,573 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2022 135,566 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 133,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 133,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,839 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,417 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 116,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 107,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 107,486 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside N/s h/light continental (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,272 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,973 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,973 miles

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

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

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 ZFY 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 75%.

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 ZFY, 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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YK56 ZFY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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