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DX06 XGG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,041 mi
Last recorded173,041 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 XGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 173,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 165,811 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 165,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 157,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 146,631 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 145,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 128,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 121,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,234 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 98,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2013 81,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,898 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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DX06 XGG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX06 XGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX06 XGG registered?

DX06 XGG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is DX06 XGG safe to buy?

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