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SB56 ZNW

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,388 mi
Last recorded136,388 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,388 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced fuel flap missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 85,759 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 85,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,906 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,739 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,052 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,501 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 ZNW is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SB56 ZNW, 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 SB56 ZNW registered?

SB56 ZNW is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is SB56 ZNW safe to buy?

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