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DE56 FFN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front brake pad sensor wire loose/damaged

parking brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 87,715 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 87,715 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,469 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 80,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,105 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear pads look like they have corrosion where they meet abutment plates. Suggest stripping and cleaning of rear brakes.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,991 miles

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

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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DE56 FFN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE56 FFN, 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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DE56 FFN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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