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MW56 DKL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,954 mi
Last recorded136,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 DKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 136,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 133,284 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 133,284 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 130,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 130,510 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 123,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 117,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,784 miles

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

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)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 97,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,442 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,136 miles

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

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

warning lights on dash

Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,267 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

traction control light on

tyre pressure fault light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,267 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control light on

tyre pressure fault light on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,831 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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MW56 DKL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW56 DKL, 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 MW56 DKL registered?

MW56 DKL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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