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SL06 LHX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 LHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear CRACKING/PERISHING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear CRACKING/PERISHING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low but thicker than 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,415 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch was very stiff. (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low but thicker than 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,510 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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,272 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 48,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,159 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,825 miles

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

advise alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

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 LHX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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