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SU06 FLM

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,482 mi
Last recorded141,482 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 FLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 130,591 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 130,591 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 111,896 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 111,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,916 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlight poor condition

Rear Brake discs rusty

Rear Diff leaking oil

Fail 20 Apr 2018 103,916 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlight poor condition

Rear Brake discs rusty

Rear Diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Mar 2017 96,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,220 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,265 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,290 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside tail light condensated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

x3 tyres cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2014 72,290 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres badly cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside tail light condensated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,895 miles

all four tyres have age related cracking to outer walls

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,299 miles

surface rust to o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface rust to o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs

surface rust to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,674 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 53,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SU06 FLM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SU06 FLM, 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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SU06 FLM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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