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DK06 UMV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,098 mi
Last recorded124,098 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 124,098 miles

bonnet release cable in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside number plate light inoperative

various brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 124,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet release cable in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside number plate light inoperative

various brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,935 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 116,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,857 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,118 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 96,118 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,452 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,082 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,090 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,793 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 UMV 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

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

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