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SV56 WZL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,600 mi
Last recorded113,600 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 113,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,020 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 86,020 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,296 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,334 miles

Front exhaust nut corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,334 miles

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

Front exhaust nut corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,157 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,948 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 46,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 46,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,395 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,976 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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SV56 WZL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WZL, 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 SV56 WZL registered?

SV56 WZL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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