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SA56 OMC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,834 mi
Last recorded131,834 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 131,834 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 130,262 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Dec 2023 99,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 84,798 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2019 80,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing low

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner raised edge

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,104 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edges

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,063 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm tread

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 52,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm tread

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,618 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 17,279 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 OMC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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