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YY56 PXS

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,827 mi
Last recorded92,827 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 PXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,761 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust still secure, not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,140 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,682 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,280 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,234 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 32,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,362 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 28,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,311 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,346 miles

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)

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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YY56 PXS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YY56 PXS, 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 YY56 PXS registered?

YY56 PXS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is YY56 PXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 PXS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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