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DY56 FRP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,011 mi
Last recorded112,011 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FRP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 112,011 miles

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Steering rack is damp

Fail 21 Nov 2022 112,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Couple of stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel left

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak in the engine bay area

Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Steering rack is damp

Pass 12 Nov 2021 101,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,080 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four car been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 86,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four car been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,967 miles

slight chip/crack on a windscreen & o/s/f wheel rim slightly distoted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,299 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,018 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,267 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 27,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,415 miles

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

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 FRP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRP, 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 DY56 FRP registered?

DY56 FRP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DY56 FRP safe to buy?

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