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DG56 YMO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 YMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 112,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,574 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 105,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Undertray has fitted could not see all testable components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Undertray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,796 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,796 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,738 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,749 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has deep cut on sidewall not to cords

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,957 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,277 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,242 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 YMO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YMO, 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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DG56 YMO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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