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CE06 ZBG

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,325 mi
Last recorded163,325 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 163,325 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under vehicle showing general sign of corrosion around suspension area and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,362 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 153,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,925 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear is starting to corrode

Nearside rear brake hose is starting to deteriorate

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Slight perishing to front brake hoses

Slight scoring to offside rear brake disc

Vehicle under-body structure at rear is starting to corrode

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2020 140,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipes at rear are starting to corrode

Nearside rear brake hose is starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear shock absorber is starting to deteriorate and has a light misting of oil

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Slight perishing to front brake hoses

Slight scoring to offside rear brake disc

Vehicle under-body structure at rear is starting to corrode

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Offside rear shock absorber showing signs that it may have had leakage in the past (dry at the time of test) function of shock absorber feels reduced driving over roller brake tester

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,502 miles

corrosion on some brake pipes although not excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 106,966 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 106,271 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 98,516 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,200 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 64,246 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,951 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,203 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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CE06 ZBG is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE06 ZBG, 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 CE06 ZBG registered?

CE06 ZBG is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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