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SG56 ZYD

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,807 mi
Last recorded133,807 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 ZYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 123,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 109,700 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 94,226 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,483 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,871 miles

EML light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Rear discs corroded, slight bind to o/s/r

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge, n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,871 miles

EML light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexy pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear discs corroded, slight bind to o/s/r

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge, n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 27,317 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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SG56 ZYD is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SG56 ZYD, 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 SG56 ZYD registered?

SG56 ZYD is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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