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AU56 ZZR

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,883 mi
Last recorded38,883 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ZZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 38,701 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 38,565 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,716 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,307 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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AU56 ZZR is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU56 ZZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 ZZR registered?

AU56 ZZR is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 ZZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 ZZR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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