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EY06 ZSF

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 ZSF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,398 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear's lighter (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 94,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,434 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2021 89,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,464 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,624 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front & nearside front tyres damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,213 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,381 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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EY06 ZSF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY06 ZSF, 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 EY06 ZSF registered?

EY06 ZSF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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