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DV56 TYZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,105 mi
Last recorded165,105 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 165,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 165,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 161,349 miles

Offside wing mirror damaged

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2023 158,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 151,694 miles

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

front brake sensor wires broken

hand brake light on dash

Fail 22 Jan 2021 151,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front brake sensor wires broken

hand brake light on dash

Pass 25 Jan 2020 147,941 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 141,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,577 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 134,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 127,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,615 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 122,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning illuminated.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,488 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 101,416 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 88,874 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,720 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 TYZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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