MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe bracket excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp lens misty (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp lens misty (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet difficult to open ?
Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet difficult to open ?
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY56 FSV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?
DY56 FSV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2006.
Is DY56 FSV safe to buy?
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