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SD56 ERX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,623 mi
Last recorded65,623 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 ERX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,895 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 58,895 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 49,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 29,611 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 22,041 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 17,788 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,362 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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SD56 ERX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD56 ERX, 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 SD56 ERX registered?

SD56 ERX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is SD56 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 ERX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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