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DG56 OZB

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,206 mi
Last recorded109,206 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,206 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 109,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,318 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)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 78,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 78,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,035 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,312 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 38,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,261 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

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 OZB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

DG56 OZB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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