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DY56 FSK

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,255 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 93,255 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 56,928 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,086 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,376 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing edges

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

Rear tyres worn smooth inner edges

covers & trays

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,068 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,812 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

front wipers starting to judder across screen

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 35,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

front wipers starting to judder across screen

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,492 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 27,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,123 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 FSK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DY56 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

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

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