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SM56 WLH

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,860 mi
Last recorded122,860 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,860 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,106 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 75,106 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,104 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to perish/crack at tread

bonnet difficult to secure in the closed position

both rear tyres getting low , starting to perish/crack at tread

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,490 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,733 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 17,733 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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 WLH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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