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SN56 NLG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 NLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 70,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,973 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 68,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight lag on Nearside brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside pads close to legal limit -- worn more than Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service light illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 64,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,084 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 60,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,472 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,793 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,651 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,501 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,530 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 39,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 39,847 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,292 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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SN56 NLG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

SN56 NLG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is SN56 NLG safe to buy?

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