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AY56 ZWG

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,958 mi
Last recorded140,958 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,993 miles

front tyres low and perishing

mist of oil on n/s/r shock

Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,851 miles

screen cracked across the bottom

Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 105,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,896 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,896 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,781 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,316 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 66,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 58,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,233 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,386 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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AY56 ZWG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY56 ZWG, 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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What year was AY56 ZWG registered?

AY56 ZWG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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