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SJ06 TZB

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 TZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 108,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 103,961 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 103,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 rflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion of brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2018 98,205 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2017 93,271 miles

corrosion of rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2017 93,271 miles

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

corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,903 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,813 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,874 miles

All tyres feathered on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,874 miles

All tyres feathered on edges

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,570 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,478 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,282 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,988 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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SJ06 TZB is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ06 TZB, 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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SJ06 TZB is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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