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WJ56 DWM

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,344 mi
Last recorded99,344 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 DWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2020 99,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 96,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 92,619 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 90,125 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 85,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 63,926 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,612 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,528 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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WJ56 DWM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ56 DWM, 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 WJ56 DWM registered?

WJ56 DWM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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