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SL56 EAM

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,796 mi
Last recorded172,796 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 172,796 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x centre brake pipes plastic covered type slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to shut

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose but not insecure

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight weep from rear diff

underside of vehicle covered with undertrays

Fail 21 Sep 2022 172,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x centre brake pipes plastic covered type slightly swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet difficult to shut

centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose but not insecure

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight weep from rear diff

underside of vehicle covered with undertrays

Pass 20 Sep 2021 165,825 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2020 159,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 159,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 151,588 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

n/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear position lights have a slight delay when switched on

slight corrosion in both rear brake hose ferrules

very slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

very slight engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2019 151,583 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

n/s/f seat belt buckle casing slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear position lights have a slight delay when switched on

slight corrosion in both rear brake hose ferrules

very slight corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

very slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 143,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted covering the underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Sep 2018 143,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

runflat light on

undertrays fitted covering the underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,575 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished

Offside Rear Lower rose bush has slight play

both rear brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front lower front arms, bushes weak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust nuts to catalyst rusty and deteriorated

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,068 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,230 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 EAM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL56 EAM, 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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SL56 EAM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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