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DN56 ETA

2006 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,432 mi
Last recorded125,432 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 ETA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 125,432 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,340 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 108,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 78,323 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,868 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,105 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,732 miles

car fitted with under trays and side skirts

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 ETA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN56 ETA registered?

DN56 ETA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is DN56 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 ETA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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