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DU56 UNC

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 UNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2019 115,232 miles

Nearside Front alloy has slight damage

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not showing cord

Nearside Rear alloy has slight damage

Offside Front alloy has slight damage

Offside Front headlight contiminated with water

Fail 27 Jan 2019 115,232 miles

Nearside Front alloy has slight damage

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not showing cord

Nearside Rear alloy has slight damage

Offside Front alloy has slight damage

Offside Front headlight contiminated with water

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated rear bothsides or may be rear back axle diff (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front ally wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall showing early sign of cracks

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside headlight contamined with water (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2018 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated or may be rear back axle > rear diff< (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

near side front ally wheel rim slightly (damaged)

off side front head lamp has contaminate by water

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 106,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 91,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 67,359 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,136 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,660 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,082 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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DU56 UNC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU56 UNC, 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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DU56 UNC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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