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SD56 HDX

2006 BMW 116

Pink Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 HDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 88,473 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe Brace Plate/Arm Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged All Tyres Curbed On Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 88,473 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe Brace Plate/Arm Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged All Tyres Curbed On Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 88,465 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated To caliper, large crack in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to cross over pipe connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose to caliper has a crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near side to off side cross over pipe ends corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear smell of Petrol fumes, no sign of leaks.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 85,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Smell of petrol fumes, no leak apparent and cap seal is good.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over from NS to OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 83,125 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox rear seal to propshaft has an oil leak

Handbrake operation requires excessive force, only just met requirements. 18%

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has multiple areas of damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged caliper hose outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged caliper hose outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak around filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jan 2022 80,657 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mountain insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 74,898 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,853 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,853 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,887 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,700 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,077 miles

n/s/f jack point missing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,158 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 HDX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Pink with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SD56 HDX, 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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SD56 HDX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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