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DK06 ULX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 ULX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,221 miles

Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear shock absorber casing corroded n.s & o.s

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,641 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,942 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,478 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 81,478 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,026 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 72,739 miles

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

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

corrosion an all suspension at rear

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,849 miles

front inner brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,793 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 28,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,911 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 ULX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULX, 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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DK06 ULX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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