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SB56 FJN

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,156 mi
Last recorded94,156 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 94,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,458 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 86,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 78,335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,306 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,232 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 63,232 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake dust plate insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,961 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,735 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,361 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Near side front brake pads sensior adrift

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,494 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 16 Dec 2011 28,360 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,382 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 18,382 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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SB56 FJN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SB56 FJN, 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 SB56 FJN registered?

SB56 FJN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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