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SB56 ZLU

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,761 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 126,238 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Dangerous (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Dangerous (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Dangerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Dangerous (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 103,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,744 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,744 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight chaffing all 4 brake flexi hoses

Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,821 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad sensor wire broken nsf

slight chaffing all 4 brake flexi hoses

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake hoses (to caliper) slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2015 77,358 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear brake hoses (to caliper) slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,936 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,512 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 58,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,822 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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SB56 ZLU is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SB56 ZLU, 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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SB56 ZLU is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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