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DN55 VAX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,398 mi
Last recorded141,398 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 141,398 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arms have play in them

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arms have play in them

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

rear subframe corroded

tyre pressure monitor fault

Fail 16 Dec 2022 141,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arms have play in them

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arms have play in them

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

rear subframe corroded

tyre pressure monitor fault

Pass 4 Jan 2022 138,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear upper arms n/s and o/s slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2021 138,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear upper arms n/s and o/s slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe between center and rear sections cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel vapour reservoir missing

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor crash damage at rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside front wheel arch liner missing

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

Rear crash bar missing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch is missing

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bumper crash bar is missing

Rear fuel vapour vent tank is missing

Fail 12 Dec 2019 130,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release is stiff

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch is missing

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bumper crash bar is missing

Rear fuel vapour vent tank is missing

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,533 miles

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

Rear breather system is missing

Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,533 miles

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

Rear breather system is missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

fuel breather missing under car

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 120,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on

fuel breather missing under car

oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2016 114,689 miles

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

Oil leak ()

covers & shields fitted

fuel breather unit missing pipes hanging ?

Fail 17 Dec 2016 114,624 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalked (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

covers & shields fitted

fuel breather unit missing pipes hanging ?

Pass 28 Nov 2015 108,927 miles

Fuel vapour vent canister is missing

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

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

Rear bumper crash bar is missing

Windscreen washer output is poor

Fail 28 Nov 2015 108,927 miles

Fuel vapour vent canister is missing

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bumper crash bar is missing

Windscreen washer output is poor

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,903 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,421 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 75,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,128 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,390 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 15,467 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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DN55 VAX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN55 VAX, 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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DN55 VAX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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