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SH56 OEW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,643 mi
Last recorded113,643 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 113,643 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 113,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 109,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,115 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 100,111 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,901 miles

Exhaust down pipe 4 corroded nuts but secure

Front Both brake hoses starting to perish

Front Brake reaction bushes soft

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Subframe bushes soft

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,297 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,297 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,924 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,139 miles

Front wipers smearing

OSF tyre flat and tyre waring light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,179 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,992 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 OEW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

SH56 OEW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is SH56 OEW safe to buy?

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