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DN06 LWW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,649 mi
Last recorded169,649 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 LWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 169,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 144,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 144,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 131,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear dent on off side rear

Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,489 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,469 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 119,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 111,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Petrol cap sealing washer pershing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 105,821 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Petrol cap sealing washer pershing

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,407 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 99,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bind on both sides rear brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,948 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight bind on both sides rear brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,351 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 36,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 36,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,246 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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DN06 LWW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DN06 LWW, 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 DN06 LWW registered?

DN06 LWW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is DN06 LWW safe to buy?

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