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DU06 XFF

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,556 mi
Last recorded108,556 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 XFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 108,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Highly recommended to replace ASAP (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,612 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 91,612 miles

Brake valve leaking abs unit (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,872 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 73,646 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 73,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 70,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,565 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 48,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,412 miles

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

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 XFF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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