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SA56 UPG

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 80,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake flexy slightly cracking

Offside Front brake flexy slightly cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 71,127 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer side wall.no cord showing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outer side wall.no cord showing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 55,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,246 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,620 miles

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

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 UPG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

SA56 UPG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is SA56 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 UPG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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