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SL06 FMP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 FMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,908 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

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 205/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,950 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear swelled in places under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe slightly corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 68,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,407 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended TRAILING ARM (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended TRAILING ARM (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,477 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 40,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 33,551 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 27,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,191 miles

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

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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SL06 FMP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL06 FMP, 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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SL06 FMP is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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