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LF06 ZPE

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,305 mi
Last recorded101,305 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,305 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 100,927 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,376 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

nearside front tyre wearing inner tread edges.

offside front lower suspension (bac) arm balljoint boot splitting.

Fail 12 Apr 2021 80,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

nearside front tyre wearing inner tread edges.

offside front lower suspension (bac) arm balljoint boot splitting.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 65,674 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,968 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 48,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 48,816 miles

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

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

front flexy brake hose cracking on both sides

Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,658 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 29,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 24,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front end damaged

Offside rear tyre uneven worn

Pass 16 May 2013 21,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2013 21,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 14,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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LF06 ZPE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF06 ZPE, 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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LF06 ZPE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2006.

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