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YN56 VBG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,796 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 73,649 miles

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,173 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,251 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,814 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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YN56 VBG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YN56 VBG, 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 YN56 VBG registered?

YN56 VBG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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