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SJ56 BVP

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,030 mi
Last recorded162,030 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 162,030 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 157,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 152,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 144,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,425 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,786 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 119,052 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,572 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 30,362 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 21,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,791 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 19,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,757 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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SJ56 BVP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ56 BVP, 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 SJ56 BVP registered?

SJ56 BVP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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