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SM56 VDT

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 VDT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 89,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 84,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section rear mount sheard off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,886 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

fuel cap seal starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

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

fuel cap seal starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 9 May 2019 51,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 49,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 49,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 48,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,465 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,408 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,501 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 26,501 miles

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

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 VDT is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

SM56 VDT is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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