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SK06 ZKE

2006 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,944 mi
Last recorded132,944 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 132,944 miles

Exhaust heatshields in poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing and some damage to sill/floor area.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 132,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment fixing bolt loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shild loose

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,898 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,235 miles

Rear brake pipes painted.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,686 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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SK06 ZKE is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SK06 ZKE, 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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SK06 ZKE is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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