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SG56 THF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,477 mi
Last recorded160,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 THF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 160,477 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear differential noisey

Fail 30 Jan 2023 160,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear differential noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2022 128,772 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 118,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,570 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,487 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 105,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass faded

Rear exhaust silencer missing but noise levels not considered excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,112 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 37,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,314 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 THF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG56 THF, 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 THF registered?

SG56 THF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SG56 THF safe to buy?

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