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SC55 OEB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OEB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,611 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 112,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops worn

rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 13 Jan 2024 108,770 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops worn

rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 97,364 miles

Clonk on steering no visible play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,045 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,299 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,561 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,661 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,339 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

damage near side rear

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2015 54,339 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

damage near side rear

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,121 miles

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

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)

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

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage due to being ran flat

washers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,542 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,505 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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SC55 OEB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC55 OEB, 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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SC55 OEB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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