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SM56 WLO

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,038 mi
Last recorded38,038 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 38,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 37,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,773 miles

front wipers deteriorating , slow to clear

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,423 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 34,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,259 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,792 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,447 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,966 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,137 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 14,137 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WLO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

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

Is SM56 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 WLO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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