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SA56 FDF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 FDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine man light on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,025 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear outer passengers seat,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,025 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear outer passengers seat,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,167 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 51,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,683 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,702 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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 FDF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA56 FDF, 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 SA56 FDF registered?

SA56 FDF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is SA56 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 FDF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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