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SH56 DXA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,192 mi
Last recorded124,192 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 DXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 121,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,234 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,559 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,447 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,963 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,124 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,781 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,864 miles

off side rear tyre slight twisted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,367 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 DXA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH56 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

SH56 DXA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is SH56 DXA safe to buy?

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