2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · YH56 BTY
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 113,059 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YH56 BTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 113,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 BTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (YH56 BTY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
YH56 BTY Mileage History
- 14/06/2024102,340 mi
- 30/06/2025103,487 mi+1,147 mi
- 02/07/2025103,487 mi
- 14/07/2026113,001 mi+9,514 mi
- 24/07/2026113,059 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 5,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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