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DA06 VSD

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,506 mi
Last recorded148,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 VSD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 148,506 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 148,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 148,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 140,378 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 140,208 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 133,469 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2020 127,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 127,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 125,450 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 122,030 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 122,020 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 114,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 102,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,091 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 90,087 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 77,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 64,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 51,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,098 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,375 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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DA06 VSD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA06 VSD, 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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What year was DA06 VSD registered?

DA06 VSD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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