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SP56 XYD

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 XYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 144,423 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 144,419 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,542 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 141,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,954 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 136,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres cracked in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,693 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,987 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,041 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,196 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 37,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,732 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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SP56 XYD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP56 XYD, 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 SP56 XYD registered?

SP56 XYD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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