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DN55 VCF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,875 mi
Last recorded121,875 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 VCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 121,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,384 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 103,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall gouged

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,142 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 86,954 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,141 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,636 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2012 51,238 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,665 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 42,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,761 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VCF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCF, 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 DN55 VCF registered?

DN55 VCF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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