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SH56 DHE

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 DHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 129,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 127,001 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,011 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,893 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight damage/distortion rear wheels

slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,570 miles

both rear wheels slight damage

front brake flexi hoses perishing

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,570 miles

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

both rear wheels slight damage

front brake flexi hoses perishing

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,167 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,294 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,289 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,858 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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SH56 DHE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH56 DHE, 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 SH56 DHE registered?

SH56 DHE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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