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DY56 PMO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,420 mi
Last recorded160,420 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 160,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,606 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 136,302 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,368 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,748 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating on pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 114,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating on pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,951 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATING

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BEFORE SUBFRAME RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FROM SUBFRAME TO CALIPER RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME MOUNTING PLATE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BEFORE REAR SUB FRAME RUBBER LOSING FLEX (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING PLATE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE POOR COMPARED TO NEARSIDE. OFFSIDE 77 NEARSIDE 157 LOCKING

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE POOR COMPARED TO NEARSIDE. OFFSIDE 77 NEARSIDE 157 LOCKING

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,794 miles

both front flexible hoses have slight cracking

n/s/r metal brake pipe from flexible to flexible hoses has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,727 miles

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

both front tyres have some cracking to the tread area

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear metal brake pipes from flexible hose to flexible hose have slight corrosion

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,297 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,535 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 83,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 76,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,398 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 47,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,056 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 PMO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PMO, 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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DY56 PMO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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