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DU56 WVT

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,348 mi
Last recorded85,348 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,513 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,015 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 41,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 35,357 miles

Rear pads getting low.

Fail 26 Oct 2013 35,357 miles

Rear pads getting low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,291 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake light on

no mirror on n/s

o/s front tyre wearing on edges --- close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,128 miles

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

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

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

traction control and brake warning lamps on.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 20,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,825 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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DU56 WVT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

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

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