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YT56 JYB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,239 mi
Last recorded147,239 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 JYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 147,239 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 147,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 134,772 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 134,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 125,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective aged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 125,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective aged/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 119,236 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 110,799 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 107,493 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,855 miles

Front 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 28 Oct 2017 97,121 miles

Nearside Rear slight body damadge

Fail 27 Oct 2017 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear slight body damadge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,824 miles

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

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

small cut on nearside front tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,555 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,267 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 JYB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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