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SB56 WUJ

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,013 mi
Last recorded108,013 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,013 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre seat belt missing

front tyres 195/55/16 rear tyres 205/55/16

wheel nut missing both front & o/s/r

Fail 5 Apr 2024 108,013 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre seat belt missing

front tyres 195/55/16 rear tyres 205/55/16

wheel nut missing both front & o/s/r

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,117 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres 195/55/16 rear tyres 205/55/16

rear centre seat belt missing

wheel nuts missing

Fail 3 Apr 2023 105,117 miles

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

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

Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres 195/55/16 rear tyres 205/55/16

wheel nuts missing

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 7 Mar 2020 95,569 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,168 miles

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

Nearside 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 10 Mar 2018 85,460 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,550 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,807 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,807 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight rear brake bind

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,931 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight rear brake bind

Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,934 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,294 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,995 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 48,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,839 miles

rear brake pads low

slight play at offside steering arm

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,406 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 WUJ 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 76.2%.

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 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 WUJ, 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 WUJ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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