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SA56 OMT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,105 mi
Last recorded113,105 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 113,105 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,063 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,445 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 94,431 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,832 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 81,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,078 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 OMT 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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

SA56 OMT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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