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SL56 FGO

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,254 mi
Last recorded107,254 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 107,254 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 101,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 100,278 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 98,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 96,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 90,698 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 68,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,392 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 51,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,834 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 14,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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.

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 FGO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

SL56 FGO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is SL56 FGO safe to buy?

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