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SC06 ACU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 ACU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,639 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,912 miles

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)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,393 miles

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 30 May 2012 67,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 67,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,128 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,102 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,737 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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SC06 ACU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SC06 ACU, 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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What year was SC06 ACU registered?

SC06 ACU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2006.

Is SC06 ACU safe to buy?

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