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DY56 PMX

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,730 mi
Last recorded147,730 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 PMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 147,730 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 147,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,715 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 120,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f body damage

Fail 1 Jul 2016 100,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f body damage

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

o/s front body damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,818 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

o/s front body damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

slight body damage o/s front wing and door

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,602 miles

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

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

slight body damage o/s front wing and door

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,245 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,599 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 PMX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

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

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