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FRZ 5520

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,301 mi
Last recorded63,301 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 5520
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 63,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,603 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,003 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 32,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,445 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,463 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 19,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Offside front tyre worn to outer edge

nearside front tyre worn to outer edge

Nearside front tyre slightly distorted.

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FRZ 5520 is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FRZ 5520, 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 FRZ 5520 registered?

FRZ 5520 is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is FRZ 5520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 5520 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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