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SL06 UXE

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,772 mi
Last recorded123,772 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 123,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 118,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 114,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,312 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 90,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,228 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 74,746 miles

advise some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,855 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres hard wearing on outer tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,748 miles

front washers weak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,341 miles

Both rear brake pipes seem swollen under the plastic protective coating although no corrosion is visible

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,584 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,131 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 UXE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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