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DA56 JHU

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,511 mi
Last recorded69,511 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 JHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,511 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 69,511 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,603 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,458 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to crack slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to split due to age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,547 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 40,934 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,707 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp has water ingress

rear brake discs covered in surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,542 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 28,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,276 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,693 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 19,690 miles

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

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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DA56 JHU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA56 JHU, 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 DA56 JHU registered?

DA56 JHU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is DA56 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 JHU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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