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FM56 SOA

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

299,833 mi
Last recorded299,833 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 299,833 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 280,010 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 280,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 259,093 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under vehicle corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2021 259,093 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear under vehicle corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2020 241,777 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 143,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,073 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 64,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,907 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,353 miles

Two child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,575 miles

Both front tyres different sizes to both rears

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 32,575 miles

Both front tyres different sizes to both rears

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,471 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

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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FM56 SOA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM56 SOA, 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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FM56 SOA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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