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SO06 CNY

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 CNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 103,800 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 103,800 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel flap cover insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2020 96,925 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel flap cover insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,487 miles

Rear heat shield not connected properly.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,486 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing TWO STUDS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield not connected properly.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,538 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,675 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,892 miles

Centre Front Lower oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,865 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,437 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,257 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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SO06 CNY 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 77.8%.

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 SO06 CNY, 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 SO06 CNY registered?

SO06 CNY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SO06 CNY safe to buy?

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