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DU56 WVP

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,929 mi
Last recorded194,929 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 194,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 194,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 173,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 167,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 165,825 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,234 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 155,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 153,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 153,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,330 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 110,022 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 93,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,561 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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 WVP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WVP, 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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What year was DU56 WVP registered?

DU56 WVP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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