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CE06 ZBY

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 ZBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,074 miles

all flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 107,401 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

requires brake fluid change

Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,185 miles

nsf brake pad loom adrift from brake pad

slight front brake inbalance

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,351 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,846 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,769 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 53,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 51,883 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,914 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,055 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 28,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,738 miles

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

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 ZBY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBY, 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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CE06 ZBY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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