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DG56 NJK

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,021 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,021 miles

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in front joints

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 6 May 2019 81,169 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 81,169 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 69,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r brake sensor wire chaffing against drive shaft

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 56,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2014 50,459 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,843 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 34,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,637 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,339 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,443 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,952 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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DG56 NJK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG56 NJK, 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 DG56 NJK registered?

DG56 NJK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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