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DG56 OZH

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,228 mi
Last recorded84,228 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 84,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,385 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 73,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 53,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 41,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 38,815 miles

Play In The Front N/S Link Bar

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,669 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,133 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

service light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,731 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 OZH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

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

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