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YT56 JXL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,620 mi
Last recorded113,620 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 JXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,341 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near side and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near side and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,011 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,495 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,075 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/splitting slightly on and between tread blocks

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear screenwash

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded / worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill cover to vehicle undertray slightly damaged/insecure

rear washer inop

throttle housing induction pipe insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,714 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,974 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear washer inop

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,974 miles

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

rear washer inop

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,228 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,360 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,895 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 JXL 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 89.5%.

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 JXL, 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 YT56 JXL registered?

YT56 JXL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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