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SN56 MXO

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,059 mi
Last recorded128,059 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 128,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 124,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,600 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 120,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,555 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,117 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,116 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake flex hose cracking but not considered excessive

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front brake flex hose cracking but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,915 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,867 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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SN56 MXO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN56 MXO, 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 SN56 MXO registered?

SN56 MXO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SN56 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 MXO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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