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SL06 ZLZ

2006 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,438 miles

surface corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

car only just met emission requirements after several attempts and adjustments

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear differential has a slight noise

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,386 miles

noise from rear differential but not affecting operation

Fail 11 Oct 2022 88,386 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

noise from rear differential but not affecting operation

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

car only just met emission requirements \ , co %

Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

car only just met emission requirements \ , co %

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,829 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,084 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tailbulb (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tailbulb (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,919 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,850 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2011 24,687 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,391 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 ZLZ is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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