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DY56 KBZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,520 mi
Last recorded84,520 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,520 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 84,512 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,545 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,955 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 69,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,383 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2015 59,510 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,833 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,140 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,099 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 37,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear tyre low tread

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 KBZ 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 82.4%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

DY56 KBZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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