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SA56 PBF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,865 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 89,865 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,598 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EDGE WORN

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Fail 20 Oct 2016 84,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE EDGE WORN

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,746 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 66,136 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,564 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,088 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2011 46,967 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,617 miles

WIPERS SMEARING AND TORN

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,967 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 PBF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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