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SH56 UXN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 123,010 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,758 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 114,699 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,923 miles

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

Nearside Front back plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,068 miles

Brake warning lamp on nearside front sensor wire broken

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 100,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake warning lamp on nearside front sensor wire broken

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,327 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal age cracked

small stone chips in windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,857 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,857 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,768 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,146 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,968 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 UXN 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 73.9%.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

SH56 UXN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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