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SK06 MPX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,360 mi
Last recorded87,360 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 MPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,360 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 87,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,338 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 81,338 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,605 miles

Front & Rear Brake Hoses Starting To Perish

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 76,605 miles

Front & Rear Brake Hoses Starting To Perish

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,889 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,883 miles

Offside front & both rear tyres worn to approx 3.5mm

Fail 22 Sep 2016 65,883 miles

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

Offside front & both rear tyres worn to approx 3.5mm

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 57,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,871 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,957 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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SK06 MPX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK06 MPX, 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 SK06 MPX registered?

SK06 MPX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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