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SB56 WYR

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 78,911 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from centre mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,651 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,290 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,980 miles

exhaust sheild slight insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2017 48,980 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust sheild slight insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,971 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 31 Mar 2016 42,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault WIRE BROKEN (3.4.1c)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,874 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 WYR 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 76.5%.

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

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