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SO06 ZHH

2006 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 11670,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ZHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 112,168 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,228 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,605 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,029 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,832 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 68,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,231 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,702 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,180 miles

unable to see rear pads clearly approx 90% worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,292 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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SO06 ZHH is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO06 ZHH, 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 SO06 ZHH registered?

SO06 ZHH is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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