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DY56 FRO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,050 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,039 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,736 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,736 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,781 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2011 25,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 18,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 13,050 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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DY56 FRO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY56 FRO, 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 DY56 FRO registered?

DY56 FRO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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