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SL06 XBO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 146,043 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring short (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 130,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 128,929 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 128,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 118,563 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 104,689 miles

Eml illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner tread

Fail 16 May 2016 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Eml illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 11 May 2015 88,669 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 88,669 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 80,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 72,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,346 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,222 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,020 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Traction control light on

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

traction control light on

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 XBO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XBO, 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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What year was SL06 XBO registered?

SL06 XBO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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