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SL06 FNA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 FNA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 79,301 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,509 miles

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

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

n/s inner steering arm area slight play

o/s inner steering arm area slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

n/s inner steering arm area slight play

o/s inner steering arm area slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,279 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 64,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 64,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,710 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,244 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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SL06 FNA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey 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 SL06 FNA, 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 FNA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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