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SA06 WPO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,367 mi
Last recorded148,367 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 WPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,367 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 136,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chords exposed on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,345 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 124,354 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,380 miles

Engine management warning lamp on at time of test.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Feb 2018 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management warning lamp on at time of test.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,811 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,276 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,212 miles

near side front tyre slight outer side wall damage

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,707 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 38,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,450 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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SA06 WPO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA06 WPO, 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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SA06 WPO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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