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SL06 ZKS

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,887 mi
Last recorded89,887 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust hinger at rear broken

has under trays fitted

nsf brake pad sensor loose / not plugged in no lights on dash

rear axel starting to corrode including some parts of rear suspension

Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,874 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust hinger at rear broken

has under trays fitted

nsf brake pad sensor loose / not plugged in no lights on dash

rear axel starting to corrode including some parts of rear suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,846 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

osr tyre cracked and perished

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,468 miles

Front both tyres front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 80,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,687 miles

under trays fitted hiding components

Front both brake flexie hoses deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front both brake flexie hoses deteriorated

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,781 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,799 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,215 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)

both front tyres cracked on tread

Fail 9 Dec 2011 46,215 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front tyres cracked on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,396 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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SL06 ZKS is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL06 ZKS, 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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SL06 ZKS is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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