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SK56 MPO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

202,855 mi
Last recorded202,855 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 MPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 202,855 miles

Rear diferential leaking oil

Pass 6 Mar 2024 191,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 191,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 191,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached u joint excess wear (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 181,203 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 181,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 169,161 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 169,140 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 156,662 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 3 Feb 2021 156,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 Feb 2020 146,655 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 146,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 134,943 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 121,856 miles

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

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

Front Aeroblades Smearing Slightly

Fuel Cap Rubber Sealing Device Deteriorated

Oil leak Oil Sump Pan Corroded ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 121,856 miles

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

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

Front Aeroblades Smearing Slightly

Fuel Cap Rubber Sealing Device Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak Oil Sump Pan Corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,539 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover

under tray covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,764 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,084 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn outside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,156 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,271 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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SK56 MPO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SK56 MPO, 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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SK56 MPO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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