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DY56 FSV

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,073 mi
Last recorded114,073 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 114,073 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 114,046 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,399 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 109,738 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 108,254 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,852 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,754 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet difficult to open ?

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,410 miles

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 ?

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,290 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,443 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,162 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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