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SC06 EET

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,001 mi
Last recorded107,001 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 EET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 107,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 105,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 May 2023 105,551 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sub frame undersealed

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2022 102,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sub frame undersealed

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 96,460 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 96,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to all rear brake ferules

under trays fitted

wear and movement in both front trailing arm support bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,761 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 86,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn low & inner on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,760 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,943 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,126 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 52,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks on nearside front tyre.

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2012 46,671 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 46,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,037 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,627 miles

osr tyre nailed close to sidewall

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 EET is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SC06 EET, 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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SC06 EET is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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