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BU56 ZTZ

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 117,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,129 miles

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

Front undertray fitted

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,511 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 114,511 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,535 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 105,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,469 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,517 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,571 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front of vehicle damaged.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 80,375 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable twist to n/S front flexible brake hose.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,969 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,695 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 529,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,122 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut in side wall

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,763 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 ZTZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU56 ZTZ, 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 BU56 ZTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU56 ZTZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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