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DN56 EUM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 127,254 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,170 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,849 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,312 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,876 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 81,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,607 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 34,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,773 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 27,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 20,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 EUM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

DN56 EUM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is DN56 EUM safe to buy?

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