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DY56 SNZ

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,331 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 78,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,320 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2024 78,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Turned off at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,361 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 74,344 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 70,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,897 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2019 66,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,526 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 2.00mm

offside rear tyre tread on 3.00mm

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,354 miles

nearside rear outer seat belt not teated/inspected due to child seat strapped in place

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,556 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 SNZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

DY56 SNZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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