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SM56 LZX

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,499 mi
Last recorded138,499 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,499 miles

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion,(plastic coated pipes)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer and inner edges,(rasied tread)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint

slight play in o/s/f steering arm ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2016 132,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear inner tyre wear

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 132,995 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear inner tyre wear

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,077 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,488 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,189 miles

Unable to see front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,969 miles

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

Offside 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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SM56 LZX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM56 LZX, 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 SM56 LZX registered?

SM56 LZX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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