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YM06 HLO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,677 mi
Last recorded56,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM06 HLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,677 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,753 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 54,790 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,589 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 37,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 19,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,162 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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YM06 HLO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YM06 HLO, 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 YM06 HLO registered?

YM06 HLO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is YM06 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM06 HLO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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