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SA56 NXE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,676 miles

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

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

tyre pressure fault indicator on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2015 63,676 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Tyre pressure,engine management ,and pad warning light on.Pads ok.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,261 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,501 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,449 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,395 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,284 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 NXE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA56 NXE registered?

SA56 NXE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is SA56 NXE safe to buy?

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