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CB53 SLY

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,412 mi
Last recorded100,412 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 SLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 100,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,034 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 82,012 miles

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

Park Brake warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,125 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,166 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 54,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,983 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,261 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to show heavy wear.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 13,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer edge starting to show heavy wear.

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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CB53 SLY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CB53 SLY, 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 CB53 SLY registered?

CB53 SLY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is CB53 SLY safe to buy?

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