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L70 DYE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,520 mi
Last recorded144,520 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 DYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 144,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 133,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 121,779 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 109,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 98,442 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 98,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 80,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 52,690 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,704 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,754 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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L70 DYE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L70 DYE, 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 L70 DYE registered?

L70 DYE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is L70 DYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 DYE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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