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SA56 MFP

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,625 mi
Last recorded100,625 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 100,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,248 miles

Nearside Front brake hose starting to perish

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Fail 20 Jan 2018 81,248 miles

Nearside Front brake hose starting to perish

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake hose starting to perish

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,971 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,635 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 43,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,944 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 MFP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MFP, 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 MFP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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