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DY56 FVG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,598 mi
Last recorded142,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 FVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 142,598 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 140,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,919 miles

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

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

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

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

knock from steering

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 134,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,804 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,564 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 128,564 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,694 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,628 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,665 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,287 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on outer edges - Replace ASAP

N/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge - Replace ASAP

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)

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,704 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 FVG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

DY56 FVG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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