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YE06 DVK

2006 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,601 mi
Last recorded154,601 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 DVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 154,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 143,565 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 143,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 136,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2020 136,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 129,482 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock worn/corroded

Underside covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 122,657 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,942 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 97,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,656 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,960 miles

Brake warning light on, DTC light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,079 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Warning lights on, on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Warning lights on, on dash

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,007 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight smear front wipers

Pass 8 May 2009 32,132 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 32,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YE06 DVK is a 2006 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE06 DVK, 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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YE06 DVK is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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