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YX56 LUY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 LUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 95,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 90,584 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,314 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 82,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 73,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 66,977 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 61,802 miles

Car fitted with undertray

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 58,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 54,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 51,555 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 38,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,042 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 34,041 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,755 miles

screw in OSF tyre punctured

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,377 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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YX56 LUY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black 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 YX56 LUY, 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 YX56 LUY registered?

YX56 LUY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is YX56 LUY safe to buy?

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