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SH56 VGF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,010 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R tyres worn low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 86,890 miles

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

both front flexible hoses cracked / perished / weak

corrosion on front brake discs causing fluctuation on brake test

r/n/s number plate light inoperative

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake unions and brake ferrules have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion to the outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

petrol cap seal starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,239 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,432 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,484 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,672 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 41,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,661 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,485 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,458 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,545 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 VGF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

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

Is SH56 VGF safe to buy?

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