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YX56 XFU

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,138 mi
Last recorded135,138 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 135,138 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 129,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 128,548 miles

Battery appears ready for replacement.

Corrosion started on underbody , subframes , suspension and on various brake pipes.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 128,548 miles

Battery appears ready for replacement.

Corrosion started on underbody , subframes , suspension and on various brake pipes.

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 127,149 miles

Corrosion started on various brake pipes and brake hose ferroules.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,404 miles

Brake hoses, rubber deteriorating

Corrosion started on various brake pipes, esp at rear

Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,404 miles

Brake hoses, rubber deteriorating

Corrosion started on various brake pipes, esp at rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,440 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)

engine light on

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2011 47,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,925 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 XFU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFU, 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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YX56 XFU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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