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DU06 EUA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,009 mi
Last recorded111,009 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 EUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 102,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 95,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,975 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,859 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight damage

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,547 miles

Front tyres slightly scrubbed inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,279 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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DU06 EUA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DU06 EUA, 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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DU06 EUA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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