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SG06 DZA

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,146 miles

Engine rattle on start up

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2020 121,146 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine rattle on start up

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,794 miles

Under tray fitted.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 104,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,706 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,242 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,242 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 70,792 miles

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,321 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,321 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SG06 DZA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG06 DZA, 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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SG06 DZA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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