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DN56 CZC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 CZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 99,186 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,417 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,669 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake recorded 18%.It may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 62,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,110 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,040 miles

Oil leak

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,958 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 37,987 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,467 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,783 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 11,510 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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DN56 CZC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DN56 CZC, 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 DN56 CZC registered?

DN56 CZC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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