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EF56 SZR

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,077 mi
Last recorded64,077 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 SZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 64,077 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,600 miles

Nearside Rear fuel cup seal worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 48,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel cup seal worn

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear damage to nearside bodywork/wing,bumper

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2016 46,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside rear bodywork

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs and pads wearing slightly low

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,260 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 27,777 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,777 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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EF56 SZR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EF56 SZR, 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 EF56 SZR registered?

EF56 SZR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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