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FD56 DBZ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,185 mi
Last recorded97,185 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 97,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 97,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 82,606 miles

Coil spring worn osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 82,606 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 64,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,925 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,394 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FD56 DBZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD56 DBZ, 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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FD56 DBZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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