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DG56 UCN

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,713 mi
Last recorded169,713 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 169,713 miles

os number plate light inop

Fail 8 May 2025 169,705 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nsf and osr tyres wearing close to legal limit

os number plate light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2024 165,929 miles

engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 161,978 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

ns and os front track rod end boots deteriroating

nsf tyre wearing on edges

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing and cracking

Fail 10 May 2023 161,949 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

ns and os front track rod end boots deteriroating

nsf tyre wearing on edges

os number plate light inop

osf tyre wearing and cracking

Pass 13 May 2022 158,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 152,856 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 147,217 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 141,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 133,003 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 133,003 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 125,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 125,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,649 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,817 miles

Oil sump pan corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,253 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing slightly

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

Offside front tyre perishing slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,935 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 26,930 miles

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

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

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 UCN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

DG56 UCN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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