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BN56 DVG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,776 mi
Last recorded164,776 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 DVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 164,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted but the same on each axle

Fail 9 Oct 2024 164,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint in hub to spring carrier arm, yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated yellow chalked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint in hub to spring carrier arm, yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated yellow chalked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted but the same on each axle

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside and ferules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,139 miles

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

Mileage incorrect at time of test-cluster fault

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 153,750 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,494 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 144,056 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 144,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,411 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,411 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,225 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,793 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 113,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 78,709 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,056 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN56 DVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BN56 DVG, 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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BN56 DVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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