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DY06 KTG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,518 mi
Last recorded140,518 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 KTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,518 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (located on nearside rear of vehicle) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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))

coolant overheating warning came on at the end of the test. customer notified

fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2021 132,790 miles

Engine started to overheat right at the end of the test, customer notified.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low only on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2021 132,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged large deep cut on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine started to overheat right at the end of the test, customer notified.

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced, no further action required (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low only on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,948 miles

just passed on parking brake.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,653 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 115,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,679 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round! (3.5.1g)

Surface cracks in both front brake hoses.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,998 miles

Front brake hoses cracking on outer covering

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake hoses cracking on outer covering

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,320 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,453 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,633 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 KTG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

DY06 KTG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DY06 KTG safe to buy?

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