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DY56 NFT

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 131,853 miles

Offside Dent on front side panel(wing).

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 126,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 119,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust mounting nuts ( cat to center pipe) corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2018 119,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust mounting nuts ( cat to center pipe) corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,891 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,419 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,894 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 60,932 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,678 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 NFT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFT, 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 NFT registered?

DY56 NFT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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