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SL56 EYW

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,700 mi
Last recorded135,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,700 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,808 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 110,794 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,072 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,162 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,229 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv joint corroded and leaking grease

Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,229 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv joint corroded and leaking grease

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,256 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing slight cuts not reaching cords

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,638 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn and lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,293 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,862 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,898 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 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.

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