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LF06 ZPL

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,320 mi
Last recorded118,320 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 110,041 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,119 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring catching sensor slightly (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring catching sensor slightly (1.6 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 108,178 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring catching sensor slightly (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring catching sensor slightly (1.6 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder has no visible tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder has no visible tread (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres showing signs of damage due to under inflation

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,019 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of under iflation

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,019 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of under iflation

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,686 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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LF06 ZPL is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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