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2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,670 mi
Last recorded94,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,670 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe corroded

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,318 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 83,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 83,598 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,752 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,983 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,166 miles

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 61,375 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected mounting bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,421 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,740 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,131 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,762 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,480 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,817 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,509 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 SUV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SUV, 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 SUV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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