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SG56 KGZ

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,943 mi
Last recorded101,943 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 KGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,943 miles

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

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

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

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

multiple service messages displayed

o/s/r pad wear sensor damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2017 101,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

multiple service messages displayed

o/s/r pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,393 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2011 42,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,735 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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SG56 KGZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG56 KGZ, 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 SG56 KGZ registered?

SG56 KGZ is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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