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FP56 ZXV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,868 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2020 121,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2019 114,355 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met the requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 114,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met the requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met the requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,566 miles

Rear dif noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2018 102,566 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,991 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 84,152 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,956 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,386 miles

engine undertray fitted

nearside front seatbelt has been trapped

undertrays fitted front-rear on offside and nearside

Fail 7 Dec 2013 73,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine undertray fitted

nearside front seatbelt has been trapped

undertrays fitted front-rear on offside and nearside

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,250 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FP56 ZXV is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP56 ZXV, 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 FP56 ZXV registered?

FP56 ZXV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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