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SW56EKV
2006 BMW 116
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW56EKV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 25 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,599 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,733 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,714 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 93,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,554 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- hose slightly deteriorated both fronts
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
- hose slightly deteriorated both fronts
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,567 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 61,662 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,179 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,804 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,093 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 45,093 MI
11 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,997 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres cracked
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 36,413 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear rigid brake pipes between flexi-hoses corroding under plastic coating
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 36,413 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear rigid brake pipes between flexi-hoses corroding under plastic coating
21 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,314 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,707 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,693 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,908 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,049 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 11,502 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 11,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SW56EKV was registered on 2006-12-21
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