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EF56 ZYW

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,055 mi
Last recorded84,055 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,135 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 79,127 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 72,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 66,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,555 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 22 Dec 2009 28,086 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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EF56 ZYW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF56 ZYW, 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 EF56 ZYW registered?

EF56 ZYW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is EF56 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 ZYW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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