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YT56 VYR

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,562 mi
Last recorded101,562 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slightly smoking on tick over

Fail 6 Aug 2025 101,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slightly smoking on tick over

Pass 21 Aug 2024 100,419 miles

Engine emits slight smoke from exhaust.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both o/s and n/s. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,317 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,630 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,351 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

free play detected at steering wheel but within permissible limits

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front and offside front flexi-brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front and offside front flexi-brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,481 miles

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

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

both front brake discs look worn

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges

slight play in offside rear upper rearward suspension arm ball joint

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 60,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,098 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 47,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 40,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 29,826 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 29,826 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2010 15,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,918 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 2) rear tyres close to limits 3) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,470 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 VYR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

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

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