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SG06 ZNV

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,588 mi
Last recorded181,588 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 ZNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 181,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2022

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 168,318 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 168,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 164,686 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2020 164,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust heatshield loose but secure

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 158,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 158,597 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both number plate lights inopretive (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all fluid leaked out and knocking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tire cracked excessively all way round causing structure integrity (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracks and multiple splits to flexi pipe (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 149,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,691 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 130,112 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,959 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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SG06 ZNV 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 SG06 ZNV, 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 ZNV is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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