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YT56 JNV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,106 mi
Last recorded82,106 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 JNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 82,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear subframe mounting plate corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 74,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,078 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 59,419 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Broken near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap seal Deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear at brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,574 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,394 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,276 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 23,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,334 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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YT56 JNV 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 90%.

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 YT56 JNV, 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 YT56 JNV registered?

YT56 JNV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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