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DV56 MFE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,372 mi
Last recorded145,372 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,372 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 145,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 127,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 127,907 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 115,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,954 miles

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

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

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 4 Dec 2015 91,218 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,378 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 10 Dec 2013 64,955 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,829 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,961 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,113 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 MFE 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 65%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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