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SO06 NHN

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,192 mi
Last recorded104,192 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 NHN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 98,260 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 98,260 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber leaking slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,848 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,408 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,486 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,840 miles

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

pad light staying on the dash

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,634 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 NHN is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NHN, 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 SO06 NHN registered?

SO06 NHN is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is SO06 NHN safe to buy?

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