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SB56 UER

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,573 mi
Last recorded115,573 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 UER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 115,573 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively On limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 115,572 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively On limit (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,212 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 106,205 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 97,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 97,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also split and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 95,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack and pipes wet with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

TPMS light - illuminated

Fail 17 Dec 2019 95,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner braiding - exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack and pipes wet with fluid (2.1.5 (a))

TPMS light - illuminated

Pass 27 Dec 2018 89,574 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,820 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,250 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 82,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF tyre has cut in sidewall, no cords showing

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

covers & trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,090 miles

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

slight judder evident at rear brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 67,046 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,088 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2011 50,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,862 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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SB56 UER 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 71.4%.

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 SB56 UER, 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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SB56 UER is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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