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SL06 XBG

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,436 mi
Last recorded107,436 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 XBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 107,436 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four to hub hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 107,436 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four to hub hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,855 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 69,723 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 58,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,398 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 32,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,902 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,681 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 XBG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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