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DG56 YMU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,408 mi
Last recorded105,408 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 105,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,288 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,529 miles

Both front brake hoses are age cracking

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Offside Rear Light unit is damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2018 88,529 miles

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

Both front brake hoses are age cracking

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Offside Rear Light unit is damaged

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 26 May 2017 82,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 May 2017 82,387 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2016 74,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 63,832 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,176 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges.

fuel filler cap seal is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,868 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,130 miles

front brake disc pads very worn

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,979 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

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 YMU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

DG56 YMU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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