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SL06 UFA

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,706 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,549 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 53,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,981 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,364 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,363 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,656 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,326 miles

o/s/f tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,428 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,394 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,533 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 22,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 UFA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UFA, 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 UFA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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