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SL06 XAP

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,838 mi
Last recorded120,838 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 120,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

gearbox oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 3 Dec 2022 106,014 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

gearbox oil leak

tyre light on

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 97,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,613 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 90,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,417 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,417 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,719 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)

Offside Rear brake noisey

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 66,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake noisey

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,362 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

OSF tyre outer edge 0mm

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 37,371 miles

punture warning lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,581 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm

dampness from pas pipe infront of radiator

front discs corroded/pads worn

rear discs corroded/pads worn

Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,953 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 XAP is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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