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SL06 ZLU

2006 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 116,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,161 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,787 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all coil springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper panel damage

Offside Front tyre wearing from inside

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all coil springs (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper panel damage

Offside Front tyre wearing from inside

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,948 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 88,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,296 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,818 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,425 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,916 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 ZLU is a 2006 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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