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DS06 FJY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,079 mi
Last recorded156,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 FJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 156,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 156,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 144,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2023 133,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 133,528 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 120,057 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 91,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,199 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,196 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,364 miles

Nearside Front surface cracking

Offside Front surface cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front surface cracking

Offside Front surface cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,107 miles

Brake light warning light illuminated amber

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 69,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake light warning light illuminated amber

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,978 miles

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

traction control light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,842 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,065 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,867 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 20,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,948 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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DS06 FJY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DS06 FJY, 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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DS06 FJY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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