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SO06 MFP

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,891 mi
Last recorded126,891 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 117,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,216 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 109,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 90,396 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel rough when rotated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,372 miles

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

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

Unable to see brakefluid level due to plastic cover

Underside of car covered by plastic trims

Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,847 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 45,063 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 12 Jun 2012 39,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,122 miles

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

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

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

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