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SK06 ZKO

2006 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,508 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,434 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended upper arm outer bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended upper arm outer bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced lower trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended upper arm outer bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended upper arm outer bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 82,557 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,675 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,220 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,533 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZKO is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK06 ZKO, 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 ZKO is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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