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WG56 DTF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,608 mi
Last recorded154,608 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 DTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 154,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 154,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 148,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 147,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 144,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s handbrake weak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 144,486 miles

Exhaust system insecure down pipe nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

o/s handbrake weak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 138,723 miles

Central Rear Heat-shield loose/ damaged.

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. Cuts and sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 138,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Heat-shield loose/ damaged.

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. Cuts and sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,027 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake hoses perished

Fail 28 Aug 2018 127,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake hoses perished

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,522 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake hoses perished

both rear brake hoses perished

brake pad wear light on

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

cut in passenger front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,624 miles

brake pad wear light on

front and rear brake hoses perished

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake wear warning light on

front tyres wearing edges and sidewalls splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2015 100,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake wear warning light on

front tyres wearing edges and sidewalls splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

rear tyres worn to 3mm and cut in drivers sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,092 miles

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

drivers front wheel damaged

front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

drivers front wheel damaged

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,840 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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WG56 DTF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG56 DTF, 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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WG56 DTF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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