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EK06 XZF

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 XZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 70,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,546 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,539 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 52,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 35,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 25,442 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 25,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 21,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 16,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,512 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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EK06 XZF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK06 XZF, 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 EK06 XZF registered?

EK06 XZF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for EK06 XZF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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