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DN56 OTL

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,375 mi
Last recorded103,375 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread / also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and underbody sheilds fitted obscuring some components

oil leak under bonnet

Fail 18 Mar 2016 103,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread / also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and underbody sheilds fitted obscuring some components

oil leak under bonnet

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,132 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,011 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,451 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,516 miles

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

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

outer edge of n/s/f tyre excessively worn

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 OTL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DN56 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

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

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The MOT history for DN56 OTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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