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CP06 ZBX

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,767 mi
Last recorded61,767 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 ZBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower subframe mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Lower front subframe mounting bracket corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2025 61,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between feed hose and caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower subframe mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Lower front subframe mounting bracket corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad , appears to be getting close to the wear indicator

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

Fail 9 Jun 2023 46,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills

fuel cap seal slight cracking

o/s/r jacking block missing

slight engine oil weeps

Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 20,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,869 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,030 miles

Unable to test most underbody prescribed erias due to protection covers.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,579 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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CP06 ZBX is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CP06 ZBX, 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 CP06 ZBX registered?

CP06 ZBX is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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