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DV56 KZC

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 149,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear differential bearings noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2024 149,091 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear differential bearings noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2023 143,403 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 143,293 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 137,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 124,958 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 113,349 miles

Front front bumper on nearside damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,852 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,852 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 89,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 77,469 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 77,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 62,859 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 62,859 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 45,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 32,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 23,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,470 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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DV56 KZC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV56 KZC, 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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DV56 KZC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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