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BL06 DFP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 DFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 129,135 miles

corrossion on suspenshion compponets

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,986 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,270 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front registration plate damaged but readable

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front registration plate damaged but readable

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,206 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,546 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2014 40,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2013 36,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2013 36,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,107 miles

o/s front tyre worn fron outer shoulder

Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 26,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,557 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 20,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,682 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGE OF O/S/F TYRE

Fail 29 Jun 2009 14,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGE OF O/S/F TYRE

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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BL06 DFP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL06 DFP, 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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BL06 DFP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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