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SD56 FVX

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 FVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm also worn smooth on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 85,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 80,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front and both rear brake discs pitting

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,718 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 29,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,279 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,214 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 23,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FVX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey 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 FVX, 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 SD56 FVX registered?

SD56 FVX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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