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SB56 XUR

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,100 mi
Last recorded93,100 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 93,100 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,799 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 36,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Feb 2017 34,278 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,767 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,911 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,462 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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 XUR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

SB56 XUR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is SB56 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 XUR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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