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SG06 ECX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,285 mi
Last recorded104,285 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 ECX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 94,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2021 85,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken front of rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted in both left hand inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,395 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hose corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear centre mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,710 miles

All rear brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,802 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion on left hand rear brake hoses ferrules

crack in left hand rear lens

dent in left hand front inner rim

dent in right hand rear inner rim

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,798 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Both front tyres edged off on outer edges left hand badly

Both rear tyres edged off on inner edges

Dent in left hand rear wheel inner rim

Left hand front tyre just 2.8 mm

Left hand rear tyre just 2.5 mm

Surface crack left hand rear lamp

Wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,861 miles

Front bumper and number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,907 miles

Slight perishing on both front brake hoses

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,903 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust down pipe bolts badly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Slight drag on both rear brakes

Slight perishing on both front brake hoses

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,143 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 58,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake dragging

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,240 miles

Drag on nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,879 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,955 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both fornt road wheel inner rims distorted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,235 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,117 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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SG06 ECX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SG06 ECX, 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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SG06 ECX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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