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SH56 DWM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,851 mi
Last recorded115,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 DWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 115,851 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 115,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 102,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,090 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,121 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 66,380 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 66,380 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,230 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 59,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,731 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,731 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,493 miles

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

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

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 DWM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH56 DWM registered?

SH56 DWM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is SH56 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 DWM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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