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SV56 VEH

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,707 mi
Last recorded132,707 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 VEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 132,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear diff noise (bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Direction indicator 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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 71,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both rear abs rotors slightly worn. (3.4.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 40,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2015 36,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,389 miles

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

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

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,654 miles

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

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 Aug 2012 25,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,799 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,375 miles

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

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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SV56 VEH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV56 VEH, 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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SV56 VEH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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