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SW55 FMY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,297 mi
Last recorded116,297 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 10 Dec 2025 116,294 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Dec 2024 102,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in lower central section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 95,847 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 95,726 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,351 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,915 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,663 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted recommend further inspection, repair or replace as necessary (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lamp illuminated, brake fluid reservoir obscure by covers and unable to check level

Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,663 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted recommend further inspection, repair or replace as necessary (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking between the tread ()

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

Parking brake lamp illuminated, brake fluid reservoir obscure by covers and unable to check level

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,736 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,034 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,230 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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SW55 FMY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SW55 FMY, 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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SW55 FMY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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