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SJ56 LHO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,849 mi
Last recorded63,849 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 LHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 63,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,535 miles

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

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

N/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 29 Jul 2019 61,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

N/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,144 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,562 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,518 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,562 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 LHO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SJ56 LHO, 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 SJ56 LHO registered?

SJ56 LHO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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