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SC06 EHY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,786 mi
Last recorded150,786 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 150,786 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 150,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,366 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 132,629 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 132,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,991 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to rear sub frame and adjacent areas but none to the extent that component integrity is reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,081 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,463 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 100,007 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,669 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall damage no core showing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,669 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr tyre sidewall damaged no core showing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre starting to crack

nsr tyre sidewall damage no core showing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,430 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,047 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 EHY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EHY, 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 EHY registered?

SC06 EHY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is SC06 EHY safe to buy?

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