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DN56 OSL

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,795 mi
Last recorded100,795 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 OSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 100,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension subframe corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 100,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive

n/s/f shock leaking

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding under protective coating (swealing)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2022 93,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear brake pads worn

rear brake pipes corroding under protective coating (swealing)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2021 86,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,674 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 62,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,512 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,120 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,242 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 26,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OSL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OSL, 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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DN56 OSL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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