MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front and rear brake discs corroded
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?
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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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