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BU56 ZFE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,650 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,656 miles

nsf brake hose perished

nsr tyre on 2mm

nsr upper arm inner bush bearing slight movement

osf brake hose perished

osr tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,213 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,376 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,487 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 41,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 36,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,571 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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BU56 ZFE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU56 ZFE, 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 BU56 ZFE registered?

BU56 ZFE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BU56 ZFE safe to buy?

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