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DG06 XBU

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,635 mi
Last recorded147,635 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 XBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 147,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 139,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,046 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,462 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Jan 2014 98,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,700 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,667 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,667 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,857 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,125 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 XBU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DG06 XBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG06 XBU registered?

DG06 XBU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is DG06 XBU safe to buy?

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