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AG06 ZWC

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,759 mi
Last recorded130,759 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main brake pipe's swelling at union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 130,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main brake pipe's swelling at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,687 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar slight wear/ play

Nearside Front tyre 4mm, heavy cracks

Offside Front tyre 3.5mm, heavy cracks

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Rear tyre just acceptable

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension low, different height from front

surface rust to all all brake pipes

suspension knocks and groans

various oil leaks

wear to all suspension bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2021 124,680 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front anti roll bar slight wear/ play

Nearside Front tyre 4mm, heavy cracks

Offside Front tyre 3.5mm, heavy cracks

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Rear tyre just acceptable

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

poor running, misfire on idle

rear brake discs very poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low

rear suspension low, different height from front

surface rust to all all brake pipes

suspension knocks and groans

various oil leaks

wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,199 miles

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

both front tyres 3.5mm, cracks in tread

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable , performance 18%

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

rear brake discs very poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension heights different front to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2020 122,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

both front tyres 3.5mm, cracks in tread

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

handbrake travel just acceptable , performance 18%

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

rear brake discs very poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension heights different front to rear

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,239 miles

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

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 116,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,821 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner tread but not to cords

Fail 24 Jan 2018 111,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner tread but not to cords

Fail 20 Jan 2018 111,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front slightly distorted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fuel smell no visible leak

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

Rear tyres under inflated

Rear tyres wearing heavily inside edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 110,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,632 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 96,001 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 90,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 90,002 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 80,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,508 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,340 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

Fail 25 Feb 2010 50,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,603 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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AG06 ZWC is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AG06 ZWC, 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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AG06 ZWC is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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