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SL06 XAT

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,311 mi
Last recorded113,311 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 XAT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,311 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 113,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 110,041 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 103,479 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 103,479 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,101 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,027 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under tray fitted from front to rear obscuring some coponents checks

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,395 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 20 Mar 2014 62,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,937 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,378 miles

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

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 XAT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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