2006 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · DX56 PDV
2006 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 157,924 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DX56 PDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
- 157,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX56 PDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 116 (DX56 PDV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
DX56 PDV Mileage History
- 26/03/2024119,903 mi
- 26/03/2024119,903 mi
- 28/03/2025143,781 mi+23,878 mi
- 04/04/2025144,005 mi+224 mi
- 31/03/2026157,924 mi+13,919 mi
Average of roughly 18,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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