MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel cap seal slight cracking.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Slight exhaust blow at back box.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer cv joint corroded and leaking grease
Offside Rear Outer cv joint corroded and leaking grease
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre inner edge wearing slight cuts not reaching cords
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake disc slightly worn and lipped
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL56 EYW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 EYW, 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 SL56 EYW registered?
SL56 EYW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2006.
Is SL56 EYW safe to buy?
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