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SJ06 UDN

2006 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 UDN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 105,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,592 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and off/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,218 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,587 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,114 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 62,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil warning lamp showing fault

Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear brake showing signs of overheating

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,540 miles

o/s rear brake showing signs of overheating

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 47,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,429 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 36,404 miles

Inner Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Inner Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 30,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,467 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,466 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake disks surface rust

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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SJ06 UDN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ06 UDN, 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 SJ06 UDN registered?

SJ06 UDN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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