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DY06 USH

2006 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,866 mi
Last recorded109,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 USH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,931 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 91,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer shoulder

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer shoulder

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 86,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 13 Aug 2014 80,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,194 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 USH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY06 USH, 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 USH registered?

DY06 USH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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