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SA56 FDD

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 FDD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 92,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,027 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 45,685 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,203 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 16,501 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,620 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,795 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,025 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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SA56 FDD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SA56 FDD, 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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SA56 FDD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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