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DG06 OVE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,103 mi
Last recorded127,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 OVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,349 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,193 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 93,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,330 miles

rear seats full seat belts not vis

tyre pressure warning light

Fail 29 Jul 2014 83,330 miles

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

rear seats full seat belts not vis

tyre pressure warning light

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,796 miles

tpm warning light reset

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear disc's corroded

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 45,151 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 45,151 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,352 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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DG06 OVE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DG06 OVE, 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 DG06 OVE registered?

DG06 OVE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DG06 OVE safe to buy?

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