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DY06 HXV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,237 mi
Last recorded124,237 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 HXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 124,237 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 113,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and ns front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 85,519 miles

both rear tyres on limt

oil leak engine

Fail 31 May 2017 85,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres on limt

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,404 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,742 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 72,742 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,120 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 54,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,056 miles

both rear tyres worn

nail n/s rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2012 35,949 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres worn

nail n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,247 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,016 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,600 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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DY06 HXV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY06 HXV, 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 DY06 HXV registered?

DY06 HXV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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