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FY06 KZA

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,950 mi
Last recorded119,950 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 KZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 119,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HUB CARRIER BUSH / BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,583 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 89,500 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 89,352 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 89,352 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,998 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,134 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,428 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,306 miles

DTC light on

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,753 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,665 miles

all brake discs looking thin

front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,959 miles

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

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

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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FY06 KZA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY06 KZA, 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 FY06 KZA registered?

FY06 KZA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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