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SM56 SXH

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,676 mi
Last recorded65,676 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2019 65,676 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,394 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring certain items from inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,950 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,474 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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SM56 SXH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 SXH registered?

SM56 SXH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is SM56 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 SXH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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