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DU06 EUZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,550 mi
Last recorded58,550 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 EUZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 57,225 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 22 Oct 2024 57,225 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 30 Oct 2023 54,803 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault dtc light on dash (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad light on dash

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s rear shocker dust cover loose

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge and 3mm

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,465 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,465 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,217 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 46,217 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 41,796 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 41,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,825 miles

osf tyre worn edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,745 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 25,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,167 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 22,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2009 17,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,357 miles

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

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 EUZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DU06 EUZ, 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 EUZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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