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SW56 EKL

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,837 mi
Last recorded104,837 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 104,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Fail 28 Jan 2020 89,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Jan 2019 80,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,129 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,128 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,529 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lowers,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 74,528 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (1.8.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Full circumference inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both-also bald outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lowers,both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 69,042 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,045 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 65,045 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,364 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,912 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,422 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 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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SW56 EKL 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 73.7%.

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 SW56 EKL, 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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SW56 EKL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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