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SL56 EAC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,729 mi
Last recorded115,729 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive /Underbody covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Washers weak

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,659 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,071 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,761 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,614 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 93,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,834 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 68,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,785 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,388 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,708 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 39,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,527 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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SL56 EAC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL56 EAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 EAC registered?

SL56 EAC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is SL56 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 EAC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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