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SN55 EGS

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,819 mi
Last recorded81,819 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 EGS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,819 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT , FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR IN BUSHES

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND 3MM 225/45/18

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND 3MM 255/40/18

OIL LEAK (VARIOUS PLACES )

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

TPMS LIGHT ON

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 29 Jan 2021 81,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and worn on outer edge (225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear has slight brake bind

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear discs corroded

Rear various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,955 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 71,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,898 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 68,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside jacking block missing

Oil leak ()

covers restricting view

service light on

Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside jacking block missing

Oil leak ()

covers restricting view

service light on

tpms light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,849 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 34,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,163 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 26,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,949 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,377 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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SN55 EGS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN55 EGS, 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 SN55 EGS registered?

SN55 EGS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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