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SL56 TYT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,896 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,857 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,522 miles

Nearside wiper worn

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper worn

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,465 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 57,465 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,649 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,649 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 40,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,452 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 TYT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

SL56 TYT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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