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SF56 STZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,831 mi
Last recorded67,831 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 STZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,815 miles

damage on front registration plate

fuel filler flap not opening properly

offside door mirror glass insecure

offside front tyre soft

Fail 16 Mar 2018 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

fuel filler flap not opening properly

offside front tyre soft

tyre pressure indicator warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,392 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front...offside rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and offside front inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front.....both tyres are also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,392 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front...offside rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and offside front inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front.....both tyres are also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,119 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,119 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

nearside front brake wear indicator insecure

offside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,415 miles

brake pad warning light coming on

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,506 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,614 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,351 miles

Nearside Outer 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.

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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SF56 STZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF56 STZ, 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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SF56 STZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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