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DN55 XKO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 150,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 diff leaking and very noisey

Fail 4 Jul 2019 150,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 diff leaking and very noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2018 142,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear dif leak

Vin covered

Fail 6 Jul 2018 142,426 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hoses deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Rear dif leak

Vin covered

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak Rear dif ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 132,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Rear dif ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,859 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,859 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 95,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 95,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,545 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)

Oil leak

both rear shocks slightly weak

rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 May 2012 77,021 miles

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

front brake imbalance 24% limit is 25%.

nearside front tyre,quite a deep cut in tread.

Fail 4 May 2012 77,014 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance 24% limit is 25%.

nearside front tyre,quite a deep cut in tread.

Pass 5 May 2011 69,157 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 69,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,202 miles

covers under vehicle retrict view of some testable items

front brake discs are worn / lipped

Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers under vehicle retrict view of some testable items

front brake discs are worn / lipped

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,136 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XKO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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