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DS06 VUD

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,885 mi
Last recorded96,885 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VUD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,885 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 85,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 80,028 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,888 miles

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

Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Fail 9 Sep 2021 58,888 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 21,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,487 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 9,697 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 29 Jul 2009 9,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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DS06 VUD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DS06 VUD, 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 DS06 VUD registered?

DS06 VUD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is DS06 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 VUD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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