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CA56 DDJ

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 104,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,705 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 93,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,188 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 68,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,390 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 48,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,575 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 36,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,956 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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CA56 DDJ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CA56 DDJ, 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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CA56 DDJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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