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SJ56 YFO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,701 mi
Last recorded86,701 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 YFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of certain components

Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of certain components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim blurred, high and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Aim blurred, high and dazzling. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim blurred, dazzling and well above top line. (1.8)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,355 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 59,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,121 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 47,121 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,755 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no clear brake pad check

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,789 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 21,764 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YFO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SJ56 YFO, 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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SJ56 YFO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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