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DY56 ZTF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,993 mi
Last recorded121,993 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,993 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake warning

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,807 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,312 miles

damage to bodywork front panel

Fail 4 Sep 2017 97,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to bodywork front panel

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,721 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,766 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,661 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 ZTF 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 81.3%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

DY56 ZTF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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