MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear brake unions corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank heat shield loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank heat shield loose
Offside registration lamp defective
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking slightly (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking slightly (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF56 SFX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 SF56 SFX, 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 SF56 SFX registered?
SF56 SFX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2006.
Is SF56 SFX safe to buy?
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