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SM56 WLN

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,645 mi
Last recorded76,645 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,645 miles

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

offside rear disc has slight rust

Fail 9 Nov 2016 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside rear disc has slight rust

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,751 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disks rusty (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,684 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 52,010 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,134 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WLN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

SM56 WLN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is SM56 WLN safe to buy?

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