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SL06 ZKY

2006 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 95,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 89,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,151 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,836 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,197 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,013 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

w screen stone chip

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,930 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 ZKY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL06 ZKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL06 ZKY registered?

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

Is SL06 ZKY safe to buy?

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