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SL56 XSV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise could be due to brake discs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise could be due to brake discs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear slight rear diff rumble

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise could be due to brake discs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise could be due to brake discs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear slight rear diff rumble

Pass 15 Oct 2022 81,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both off side tyres are run flats both near tyres are not

Fail 25 Oct 2021 74,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both off side tyres are run flats both near tyres are not

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,999 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,999 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,944 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,618 miles

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

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

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

traction control warning light remaining on.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,092 miles

traction control warning light remaining on.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,074 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 XSV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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