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SKZ 4992

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 4992
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,616 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

washer fluid pump slightly weak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

washer fluid pump slightly weak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,373 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chips in screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chips in windscreen

wipers worn

WINTER Tyre's fitted - all Tyre's deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,107 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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SKZ 4992 is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKZ 4992, 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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What year was SKZ 4992 registered?

SKZ 4992 is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is SKZ 4992 safe to buy?

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