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DK06 ULB

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,327 mi
Last recorded160,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 ULB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 160,327 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 160,327 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 149,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Damp around o/s/r driveshaft differential oil seal

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 132,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Damp around o/s/r driveshaft differential oil seal

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,612 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 108,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,768 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view poassenger (8.1.2a)

damage to n/s/front of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres are not runflat tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2016 91,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view poassenger (8.1.2a)

damage to n/s/front of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres are not runflat tyres

Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,529 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 65,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,972 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,243 miles

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)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,630 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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DK06 ULB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK06 ULB, 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 DK06 ULB registered?

DK06 ULB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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