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AX55 DDY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 DDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Petrol lid insecure

Rear diff slight noisy

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Petrol lid insecure

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,269 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,605 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 63,605 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,441 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,004 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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AX55 DDY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX55 DDY, 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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AX55 DDY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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